Crooked Smile

It's the flaw inside the gem
that draws the gaze in deeper.
The crooked smile that tempts the prince
to kiss the enchanted sleeper.

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Arwen's picture

Like it a lot. But feels like

Like it a lot. But feels like it should be longer. The two lines about the flawed gem suggest that the poem is about more than just a crooked smile. Perhaps what catches our eyes about someone the first time? Well done.


I'm always lying, in fact, I'm lying to you right now.

allets's picture

The Crook-ed Concept

Nice exploration of expectation and actuality - well constructed. - Where are you? You are missed mightily - be well ~allets~