A Petal's Life

The petal falls,
decays,
nutrition for 
the next day's flower.
The circle of life
continues,
the same fate
lies in wait.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Trifiatis Avatar
March 7, 2014 at 1:22 AM
Just to remind all of us our fate! Wonderfully done dear Rob!
Carter Avatar
March 7, 2014 at 8:22 AM
Thank you Demetrios, yes, we are all petals of the flower Earth.
Rivenbark Avatar
March 6, 2014 at 12:45 AM
As above, so below. Beautiful poem!
Carter Avatar
March 6, 2014 at 4:32 PM
Thank you A.E.
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