Dreaming

I was like living in the desert
who dreamed for raindrops,
but only sandstorms came--

who dreamed for gerberas too,
but only cactus plants I'd seen--
stinging in my sagging skin.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Buhagiar Avatar
September 19, 2020 at 9:57 AM
Loved your description because ii creates a emotion of desolation. Well done. ~~
Tuazon Avatar
September 19, 2020 at 10:15 AM
Thank you so much Victor for commenting. Highly appreciated.Somebody told me that sadness/ loneliness is really an art. It is indeed!
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