Fragments Of Eve

Innocence in red, paying calls on rogues in white

Fragments Of Eve

 

She is a princess on the

Riverbank, dancing barefoot in

Her crown of flowers.

Willows bend and cottonwoods

Sigh at her command.

 

She is an innocent temptress

In pink lipstick and black tights

Dancing in the smoky haze

Of booze and Beatles.

She wears her attitude like

Her earrings, subtle and tasteful

And unmatched.

 

She is a contradictory saint

Flash and fire and forgiveness

Flowing from her eyes.

She transfigures her wounds

Into a crusade, balancing her

Purity with a wicked smile.

 

She is a gift, unopened and

Unclaimed, something precious

Made with unseen hands.

Alone with only words and sky

She sings what everyone can hear

In the hopes that one will understand.

 

-Zoe Richardson 

Reviews

[shadrach hah]

Hi Zoe, your poetry always manages to touch the heart deeply and emotions come forth so easily. You have the skill of making poetry seem easy, although we know it isn't. You sing with such poetic grace you make the heart of the reader sing, emotions fly. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Hugs always....Mike.

[Zoe Richardson]

I write what I know, what is there, in my own voice. To me, it is easy because I've always written poetry. I think it is our nature, as poets, to make it harder to write something than it really is because we worry so much about what we say and how we say it. And then we worry if it's any good. I am glad you think this one is.

[shadrach hah]

Hi Zoe, you always sing with such strong emotions, singing in complete honesty, raw and real. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs always....Mike.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Zoe... your poetry touches my senses
in a way the sunrise and sunset pleases my pleasure.
You have a gift of feelings brushed in poetic overtures.
gently, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared dear Zoe.
"She sings what everyone can hear
In the hopes that one will understand."
I understand the above lines. We need to listen. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Zoe Richardson]

Thank you for being so generous with your praise! I do hope we learn to listen. It is the only way we can understand each other.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Zoe.

[Laz K.]

"princess, temptress, saint, a gift"

"Eve" is presented as a complex character, full of contradictions. She could be fun, but also dangerous. It seems that she hasn't decided who she wants to be, so she's trying on different attitudes, personalities, and roles. She's a bit like a new age hippie...or a teenager...or a middle aged woman in some sort of crisis, maybe even on the verge of a breakdown. The more I think about her, or try to visualize her, the more it seems she is far from being joyful, but rather she's desperate for some certainty about herself and her place in the world.

[Zoe Richardson]

Maybe she's just bipolar and has a broken heart? A woman is a creature of shifting mystery. Try as you must, you will not figure her out. That can be a bane, or a blessing. Only you can decide which.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

It's official, I'm a fan of your poetry! I would that there were more poets of your caliber on the site. My only regret is having overlooked so much of your work. I shall endeavor to remedy that! This was delicious with description!

[Zoe Richardson]

Oh my! That is quite a compliment. I appreciate your enthusiasm, and your patronage. You are welcome here any time you wish!

[Kathy Mc Cathy]

A beautiful poem Zoe . It was a nice read.

[Zoe Richardson]

Thank you so much! I am glad you liked it and stopped by to comment.

[Cherrie]

I like it is the innocents of the moment that allure is made. A really great poem.

[Zoe Richardson]

Innocence has its own allure, as does contradiction. Both are present here. I am glad you enjoyed this poem, and thought it worthy.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and then Eve tempted, man feel prey, and the garden was empty of
human life...
maybe nature was meant to be alone.
this write has lots of depth embedded in and between the lines.
the kind of poem that allows the reader to search and find...
j.

[Zoe Richardson]

I like to think my poems have the ability to let the reader find what they wish to find, instead of spelling everything out. I am so glad you get this, and appreciate it. That is what makes being a poet most rewarding.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Oh what a bold poem yu have written. capturing the strength of an independent woman. A very enjoyable read.

[Zoe Richardson]

You are so very kind! I am glad you found this enjoyable and hope you will return for more.