Crumpled Flower

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For BiteSize Contest Poetry Contest no117 Poetry Contest sponsored by Line Gauthier

Crumpled flower by the roadside, sadly wilted, withered, and dried - for asking, I beg your pardon: whilst never cared for in a garden, were you pretty before you died? I love you, 'cuz I know you tried.

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Terry Miller

Date: 7/19/2025 2:33:00 AM

Hey congratulations, a great poem

David Crandall
Date: 7/19/2025 4:54:00 PM

Thanks Terry!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/18/2025 8:54:00 AM

David, this is really touching! CONGRATS on your win. Janice

David Crandall
Date: 7/19/2025 4:54:00 PM

Thanks Janice, I appreciate that!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 6/30/2025 10:40:00 AM

Oh wow David. What a whimsical conversation! :)

David Crandall
Date: 6/30/2025 4:47:00 PM

Thanks elle!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/29/2025 7:46:00 PM

Yours is a sweet soul, David. Can't imagine myself having this kind of conversation. ~ Mr. Tough Guy

David Crandall
Date: 6/29/2025 7:56:00 PM

Thanks, Gershon, but there's no shame in not talking to dead flowers on the side of the road. I guess when the flowers start to answer me, that's when I need to worry.