Skeleton flower

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So much time has passed by; without an offer, to explain Why open up; it seems my words are only found in vain If only I was rare; a woodland, skeleton flower Giving my heart transparency; within a nature shower Or if I were a window; perhaps, one not made of glass stain It would likely be just as easy to pass, right by my pain Please grow away from me; Diphylleia Grayi My sad heart buried alive will show you the way Just as rain causes your umbrellas, to transparentize Showing my vulnerability is not so easy; to symbolize

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Paige Hind

Date: 1/15/2024 5:59:00 PM

A deep sense of melancholy here, hurt... I wish you hugs and lots of lights for your muse. I learned about that flower for the first time...thanks <3

Anonomus Scorpio
Date: 1/15/2024 7:08:00 PM

As always you can not appreciate the light, if you don't first accept the dark. The transparency of the skeleton flower is a beautiful metaphor for being misunderstood emotionally. That's what I'm trying to convey that if it was just as simple as moistening your skin for people to be able to see your true heart it would be nice to be seen that way. You hit the nail on the head it's about expressing melancholy. With enigmatic warmth A.S.