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Craig Norris

May 20, 2009 ⭐ See this poem's read count — a supporter feature

Silken Slippers

When you sleep at night
with your window open,
beyond the verandah
and the jacaranda,
where the clouds kiss
the escarpment edge
I wait for you,
walk with me take my hand,
put your silken slippers on.

— Craig Norris, May 20, 2009

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17 years 2 months ago

No

Nicely written but not enough to engage others. You write well, I will try to check out your other poems. Send this one to her. cheers, Jess Forever unwrapping the eternal present.

CN

17 years 2 months ago

thanks Jess

This was never meant for others, I'm more than happy with it flying low beneath the radar. So is she. Cheers Craig

SP

Sharon Piett

17 years 2 months ago

Nice imagery

Short and succinct. I love the pictures that it brings to my mind,

CN

17 years 2 months ago

the best things

often come in the smallest of packages thanks Sharon. cheers Craig

CN

17 years 2 months ago

even the jacaranda is smiling

and it's very nice of you to say, thank you Blanka, cheers to you and to your art. Craig

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