4.27.10 Color Swatch

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oh violet.

you little screamer.

we like you, ok?

but best when you are tiny.
your itty bitty voice 

says hi with a left hook

just look at you

do you really think

i could have

missed you

between the dove stones 

and acid green blades?

i make an attempt

to hush you 

and say

just please wait your turn.
but it is impossible
for me when

you crook your little

finger and pull me to your

teacup of a face

to land a violent bruise 
of a kiss

-Alyn Carlson

photo from Maine Momma on flickr here