Direction

it was the roses 

that kept him going

crimson petals

and cinnamon scent


the wreath 

full of thorns

with ink blood

tattooed to his crown


a garland of nettles

propelled his feet

as he took the lonely walk

away from the crossroad 


17th August 2021
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Andresen Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 3:26 AM
- It all depends on which path we choose in life ... beautifully written, Kai :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Neumann Avatar
August 19, 2021 at 1:31 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise. And sometimes one has to be the road ...
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