Monday 5 July 2010

On Blushing

ON BLUSHING
Firstly is the coarse blush
that brickred full flush
of romantic heroines
the common product
of a too common phrase

Secondly is the delicate blush
priceless in a girl
whose soul has come to dawn

Thirdly is the passing blush
the product of a happy idea
beautiful in men
charming in a woman
a hot flash
of spiritual lightening
seen best in the young
appearing then
as the modesty of surprise
© GERALD ENGLAND

Composed: Ackworth, 20th February 1971

Publications

1971 Expression One (UK)
1994 International Poetry (USA)
1997 TUA Coffee Shop (Internet)

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