Simple Flower

I am a simple flower,
I grew from soil soaked with blood,
I mean no offense,
I am all for the greater good.
I am worn in remembrance only,
I hold no real power,
I survived as war raged around me,
I am a simple flower.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Rodrigues Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 7:43 PM
Nicely and powerfully written!
Roberts Avatar
February 4, 2020 at 3:28 AM
Many thanks, Kim.
Sands Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 10:14 AM
Great poem Kay :)
Roberts Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 4:38 PM
Many thanks Heidi :)
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