Flower Cousin Poems

I bought fake flowers because I hear they last forever.
Could care less what's said about this place where I won't live forever.
Losing her had a...

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In the tone of shadows 
a sorrow felt 
thoughts take flight 
tomorrow is in past sight

destructions dark flower 
bloom into flame marks 
the hour out...

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Looking back, one thing comes clean-glass clear
you were always there for me subduing every fear.

I tried to do my duty, be a husband strong and...

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A demure damsel,  her prussian blue eyes. 
I astray all blurred, in subtle catalyze.
High cheek bones, beneath her caramel hair.
My purple veins pulse, in...

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jerry’s marigolds
the magnificent seedlings
remembering him...

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Feeling grown up
On the edge

Older cousins
Invite me
Nonchalantly
To follow them
Into their world
That magical world
They call normal

Hold my breath
Surprised, hesitant, poker faced
I head down the stairs

The basement...

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Wildfire 

Fire, we fear flames seeking to obliterate
to cleanse forest and plains so the land can grow
again green shoots the world has been
the cycles can...

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They see strengths
Not the limitations
These are people who will make you proud of yourself
They will tell you why you’re special
Trust you to the point you...

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I was your flower and you my buzzing bee
I feared your sting, but could not wait for the butterfly
From chrysallis to come, your dance enraptured...

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