Post
hala·Poems For Review·

Sunlit Grace: A Portrait of Esther

See Esther stride in noon’s hush. Each step is soft as a whisper of wind. Her eyes hold dusk and daydreams, and time bows where she walks. Her smile breaks like sunlight, teeth bright as polished windows. Her lips are warm as ripe tomatoes, and her hips spill grace, a silent runway of motion. Sparrows envy her swift flight as the earth barely stirs beneath her feet. Her knees fold in woven rhythm, each movement holding the pulse of the sun. In the siesta calm, she defies stillness. No clock or crown can bind her. She is fire in rest, the reason shadows bow to light.

28
5

Use The App To Win ₦1m

Google PlayApp Store

Stories are shared by community members. This article does not represent the official view of NaijaWorld — the author is solely responsible for its content.

P
prince

What emotions did Esther's portrait evoke for you when reading about her soft steps and sunlit smile?

0
J
jaruma

I agree, her graceful movement and bright expression stirred a sense of calm joy.

0
K
kris

The poem leans heavily on visual imagery but offers little sense of Esther's inner thoughts or voice.

0
M
mary

I feel say calling her smile 'like sunlight' borders on cliché rather than creating fresh, vivid imagery.

0
M
mel

Maybe adding a line about Esther's voice or thoughts could balance the strong visual descriptions and deepen the portrayal.

0

More from Poems For Review