the language
of the finest wool
and metaphors
splashed throughout
as vivid colors
of sky white
cobalt blue
and blood red
while its opaque
meaning is well-
hidden in an
abstract motif
but that sheen
—what a sheen!
Michael Acker
About the Author: Michael Acker lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has lived in various parts of the world; his early education was in German and French(Munich, Germany). Mike enjoys writing short poetry, especially with the intent of exploring the possibilities latent in a single image.
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