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Edited for Length to Enter the Tattoo This Line Challenge

By Alexander McEvoyPublished 9 months ago 1 min read
If...
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If thou wert a chalice

I would sip from thee with care

Not for fear of loss

From artistry so fair

But rather so as not to waste

A single drop therein contained

.

If thou wert a sunrise

I would look on thee with glee

For in the moment of your rising

Every human eye would rest on thee

And the warmth of thine glowing

Into every heart would creep

.

If thou wert the ocean

I would sail with spirits high

And explore a world most wonderous

Beneath a pure and perfect sky

To seek out greater knowing

Of the mysteries far beyond what those on shore can see

.

If thou wert a treasure

I would admire from afar

For fear of greed in steeling

You away from what you are

A priceless gem of endless worth

And a shame to hide away

.

If thou wert a poem

I would in awe forever stand

Of the mind that crafted thee

From naught but cosmic sand

A radiant stanza

In the symphony of life

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Full poem available HERE

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About the Creator

Alexander McEvoy

Writing has been a hobby of mine for years, so I'm just thrilled to be here! As for me, I love writing, dogs, and travel (only 1 continent left! Australia-.-)

"The man of many series" - Donna Fox

I hope you enjoy my madness

AI is not real art!

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  • Mark Ryan8 months ago

    The shortened poem is for people with limited attention spans.

  • L.C. Schäfer9 months ago

    The ocean stanza is my favourite 😁

  • Yayyyy, I'm so happy you shortened it for the challenge!

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