Right When I Think We'Re Getting Better, We Implode

it's like
the petals
of flowers
are the pins
on grenades

i pick them
one
by
one
are we better
are we not

one
by
one
until they all

drop
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Price Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 10:20 PM
I really like this poem. Thank you for writing it.
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November 4, 2019 at 8:14 AM
I hope it’s a love bomb! Cute one.
Cruz Avatar
November 17, 2019 at 1:44 PM
Thank you!!
One Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 3:36 PM
Wow... You say so much in so little words..
Cruz Avatar
November 5, 2019 at 6:52 PM
Thank you for supporting me. I'm thankful for you <3
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October 31, 2019 at 10:47 AM
Hello Brooklyn Cruz You are very creative with this poem. I like it. have a nice day my friend.
Cruz Avatar
November 17, 2019 at 1:45 PM
Thank you for supporting me, Darlene! I truly appreciate it :)
Warrior Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 9:18 AM
Very well crafted my friend...great analogy Brooklyn...all the best...^WW^ :o)
Cruz Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 9:29 AM
Thank you!!! I hope you will continue supporting my work :))
Gauthier Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 10:42 PM
Powerful poem, Brooklyn.
Cruz Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 9:27 AM
Thank you Line!!
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