Fig Leaf
...flimsy fig leaf blade
belies the belittlement
of hiding under...
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Categories:
leaf blade, emotions,
Form: Senryu
I Cannot Forget Trayvon Martin Slain Teen
...I cannot forget Trayvon Martin - slain teen
no matter manifold more young people
unthinkingly killed, who spirits aspire
to ascend higher than a steeple.
revisited and slightly revised today
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Categories:
leaf blade, abuse, anger, bereavement, black
Form: Rhyme
Leaf Stalk
...Like a leaf stalk
Forever
I will hold
You-
My leaf blade....
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Categories:
leaf blade, dedication, desire, destiny, feelings,
Form: Free verse