Cry

She dies!
I cry!
Seasons change
plants die
winter fades
spring arrives
jasmine 
and blossoms
everywhere
new life for all
but not for her
so come spring
I cry
yet with time
carpe diem
I seize the day
and more and more
loving friends 
buoy me up
so generously
that I cry
I cry!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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February 16, 2016 at 3:44 PM
Good write Keith, thanks for sharing.
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