The Boot

The Boot

The boot careless
Tramples the rose  
Tearing petals muddied

No longer beautiful
Not to be chosen 
Waiting gardener sheers - trash

The ground below
A hint of blush
A scent of sweet
Delighted in the boot’s thoughtfulness

Published: Poppy Road
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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March 17, 2014 at 4:39 PM
Hello Heather, Congratulations, I'm scoping and enjoying the new featured poems for this week. :) It was nice to see your poem on the poetry soups, home page. Have a fun week. Always & Forever *LINDA
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March 17, 2014 at 4:43 PM
Thank you Linda! I am brand new here so this was a delightful surprise! Thank you for your read and response! I do appreciate it!
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March 17, 2014 at 5:26 AM
A well penned poem, enjoyed it. Congrats on the poem being featured this week, heather
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March 17, 2014 at 3:59 PM
Thank you Dr. Ram Mehta! I am honored to be a part! My blessings to you!
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