You only see the shell,
Or what I want you to see.
Inside I'm a fondue of sentiment:
Igneous, aqueous, osseous.
Fractures and fissures blush scarlet
It’s then that you really see Me.
33 words inspired from a photo of the Earth, cut to show the layers.
"...a fondue of sentiment" loved this line, so vivid.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Tara, there's nothing like a fondue of sentiment! :) What a great line! Thanks for creating such good work.
ReplyDeleteHi Tara and Tom! Thank you both so much for your kind words - I love short, succinct statements that are so loud in such few words.
ReplyDeleteIt's a pleasure to have done this!
(Heading over to read yours, now!)
Nice blend of human emotions and 'core' references for types of rock! Blushing fire. Excellent :D
ReplyDeleteTara made the comment I planned - the 'fondue of sentiment' line was awesome :)
ReplyDeleteHi Dawn and Jannatwrites!
ReplyDeleteSo evidently the fondue is popular - is it cheesy? Ha (oh man, so sorry... it's late. lol)
Dawn, I think you pegged how I write in your comment - I love using inner emotion in correlation to blunt, physical-sounding words.
Thank you both for your comments. :)
I love love love "Igneous, aqueous, osseous." that line! Great response to the challenge. I hope I pass the human test so that this comment would post! lol
ReplyDeleteHi Kim! I love your name - it sounds like the river speaking to the forest.
DeleteThat is my favorite line, too! Thank you so much for reading these words.
What a veritable feast of words this is-loved every bit!And,I love the title of yr blog"Seeds of coriander":-)
ReplyDeleteHello Atreyee! Thank you for a wonderful compliment. :) I have the explanation of "Coriander" a post or two down.
Deletewhat a beautiful "flow"
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jody. I appreciate that very much!
Deletefractures and fissures - great imagery.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barbara! They're very auditory words. I appreciate your time today! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words...
ReplyDeleteA fondue of sentiment...Very unique line! (: I love it.
ReplyDeleteYou really fon did it this well!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry I didn't see these comments earlier!
ReplyDeleteBo, Draug, and Linda, thank you all so very much for your time and comments. I truly appreciate them.
(Clever, Linda! lol)
Wow
ReplyDeleteOh, gorgeous - I love every word of this, and the meaning of it most of all. Just fabulous.
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