Yard Sale of Thoughts

Victorian Cameos

The sky invites 
like a cameo broach, 
layers of agates
swirled in smoke. 
Today makes a signature seal,
a custom plate,
to ward of evil spirits
with an angelic face,
one beyond reproach.

The curtains in my mother's bedroom 
catch the wind,
a million Victorian cameos 
wave goodbye.
I want to wave back, 
but it's too late,
the wind has died.
Until we meet again,
we'll have to all get by.

Cover Art: “Blue Cameo by PJ Lewis

“We Get By” Jordana

2 responses to “Victorian Cameos”

Michele Lee

This is fabulous, Katie! Made me smile too, as I recently wore a cameo broach. Giving this one a second read to let the lines sink in.

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Katie Frances Hartless

Thanks so much, Michele. The sky was such a perfect blue cameo yesterday only way to a good y dinner with my mom. It’s all swirled in there somewhere.

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