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Celestial~ By Catherine LaFleur

5/29/2015

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In the throne room
hidden in forgotten corners
lie filigreed golden orbs
tiny cicada cages forged
to capture immortality,
who loves only herself.

But the Girl of Qi
has escaped or gained release,
in truth, she merely died
turned to jade
in the mouth of unlucky Death,
who believes he is immortal. 
  

Author Bio:
Catherine LaFleur is an incarcerated writer and poet working with ArtSpring Workshops. She is from Pensacola, Florida and is a student in the Incarcerated Student Program at Louisiana State University. Her nonfiction has appeared in the anthology Word by Word.
7 Comments
Ellen Wood
6/11/2015 11:33:44 am

Elusive immortality - he, she or it! Who reigns in the throne room?

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Stephanie
6/14/2015 10:03:08 pm

Go Catherine!

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Jill
6/25/2015 01:46:21 pm

I miss you Catherine. Keep writing and keep telling your story.

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Laurie J. Oudin
6/26/2015 04:22:43 am

Beautiful work, Catherine. You never cease to amaze me. Keep writing!

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Leslie Sternlieb
7/6/2015 02:11:49 am

"Celestial" captures the essence of what makes a good poem--it spins perception with a few nice turns of the kaleidoscope and offers an alternate view of the world, one that is not obvious and always comprehensible. Love "...she merely died/ turned to jade." A beautiful image, Catherine. Looking forward to more of your mind bending word blossoms.

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Pamela
7/10/2015 11:18:13 pm

Beautiful work! you are truly talented.

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Michelle link
8/14/2015 10:58:20 pm

Catherine, your poem flows so beautifully. It's wonderful you are developing one of your many talents.

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