Allure

A flower,
head meekly bowed, 
drops crumbling petals. 

Her blossom,
once vibrant and proud, 
pleads for yesterday.

The clock face,
looks down from the wall,
pitiless and cold.

His allure 
too great for beauty 
to ever deny. 

05/31/15
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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A  Avatar
June 1, 2015 at 11:11 PM
BEAUTIFUL AND DEEP
Allison Avatar
May 31, 2015 at 5:23 PM
beautiful yet sad imagery and great personification Preston:-) Hugs jan xx 7
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