Birthday Flowers

watching as he crossed the street

  flowers in his hand

    crushed and tattered petals fall

      gray haired woman sits

         present for grandma...
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Dietrich Avatar
July 30, 2012 at 4:06 PM
This is adorable!
Anish Avatar
July 26, 2012 at 8:15 PM
I miss my grandmothers - nice poem! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Ruebel Avatar
July 27, 2012 at 3:20 PM
Hello Matthew, Thank you for leaving such a nice message Matthew, and for reading me today....SMiles
Kendrick Avatar
July 26, 2012 at 3:45 PM
Ahhh! So sweet a work..Enjoyed reading this eve..Sara
Ruebel Avatar
July 27, 2012 at 3:20 PM
Hello Sara, It has been a long time and I hope you are doing well. Thank you for reading me and for your always sweet comments. All my Love, Shar
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