plucked orchids



from mother's garden

           radiant orchids are plucked---

     adorning her crypt



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Singh Avatar
June 2, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Grief,love and poignant irony of death nicely expressed through the image of orchids.Well done.
Vaso Avatar
June 2, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Beautiful but with melancholy feelings!
Achara Avatar
June 1, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Beautifully sad. Well penned!
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