sunshine through the blinds

the sunshine has imbedded horizontal lines
against her skin;
violating the distance she has placed between
herself
and the world.

she parts the blinds
with two delicate fingers
to glance outside.

pupils dilate
to soak it all in.

from the sigh of the
weeping willow
to the gentle curve
of the street

eyelids flutter fast
then tighten quick

sunspots bounce against the
backdrop of her heart.

her fingers return to fall at her side.
 

she finds comfort in the darkness
of her house
of this room
of her mind
 

of the distance she places between herself
and the
sunshine.

 

Reviews

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

the sunshine has imbedded horizontal lines
against her skin;
violating the distance she has placed between
herself
and the world.

Wow what a gripping start to another fabulous piece... I like the use of the blind as the emotional wall being put up to keep the hurt out... sometimes our reaction is to just give in on feeling anything but we as humans if we aren't feeling then there is no reason to be alive so eventually we must open the blind and trust the sun to show us the light. I certainly do understand where those feelings come from though... and your writing again is well beyond me praise but I will say it, spectacular.

[Sarah Williams]

Nicely done! You've really outlined the idea of retreat well in this piece. I enjoyed the way that you used the juxtaposition of light and darkness in this piece, showing the lady feeling comfort in the shadows away from the sunshine. Bravo on this one...both graceful and powerful.

[Katie B]

Interesting angel but very graceful. Leaves the reader wondering why she hides herself away from the world. It lets people's imagination take hold and fill in the gaps. Well done.