Scarlett Hanley Poet Lyric

Flowers, Laundry Soap, and Peanut Butter

What doesn't kill us?
Some say it makes us stronger.
I think it doesn't kill us simply because it doesn't want to.
Or perhaps it is gentle.
The flowers in the spring are gentle.
Laundry soap in my washer is gentle.
Peanut butter in a decorated glass jar is gentle.
Flowers bring beauty.
Laundry soap softens and cleans.
They don't want to kill us.
They have their own business to attend to. 

73 words March 6th, 2017

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Doug Vinson March 8, 2017 at 1:54 AM Scarlett, I encourage you to keep writing. Good stuff. Crunchy peanut butter makes us stronger (and is better than smooth, in my opinion, but I fear I'm in the minority, there).

Chris Green March 7, 2017 at 9:33 AM This was so cool, I love your vision of this.

Darren White March 7, 2017 at 2:37 AM This is so wonderful, so true too! I love this

Kim Rodrigues March 6, 2017 at 8:42 PM Enjoyed, Scarlett! A little bit of whimsy in your lyrica!