2018 Poetry Contest WINNING Submission!
“Aspirations”
By Diego Uquillas
Aspirations
Sleek amber hair that manages to make velvet seem rustic and feeble
Eyes, a strain of celeste that are reminiscent of a clear sky
Hands, petite and gentle with the reassuring touch of a mother
A smile, a rich beam of light on this world, it’s hard to deny
You enthrall the masses with every chamber you enter
Possessing the expertise to captivate a soul so abruptly
The inability to divide my sight from your face
Enchanted by every aspect of your essence
The divine feminine you are
Me and your grace
Unity is a goal
Unavailable for us today
And tomorrow
You and my grace
The transcendent man I am
Admiring every facet I offer to you
Telling me about your awe of my capabilities
“Oh Romeo”, you declare as my words gratify your heart
Pouches adorned by azure flowers holding valuables, a gift
A smile, somewhat aloof and goofy but charming in your eyes
A tongue, the ability to act sleight, quick to electrify your ears
Eyes, intense, an abundance of darkness to cloak a mystical world
Deep brown hair, a wavy ocean brimming with adventure perceived by youthful
Aspirations