cernuous sunflower
the monk bent over in prayer
his morningtide vigil, set eyes
until the bell straightens
his curvature, with breathless warmth
5/18/2019
68868LIND Form
Entered in Brian Strand’s Contest
Cernuous - of a plant inclining or nodding
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