(no) day has passed
night
so long ending
i have not thought of you.
a (string) of hope
to rest upon,
so gentle
and so true.
(attached) by dreams
you held me close
reinforced by bears of blue
and as each day ended,
my thoughts
returned
to you.
my cards and gifts have all returned
sitting still at friendships door,
secured by strings
which now begin
u n r a v e l i n g
upon
my floor.
and i the unknown player
stare
in disbelief.
alone i sit in silence,
alone i sit with grief.
Shadow
Tall, naked trees
are slowly getting dressed
Tiny green polka dots adorning each appendage.
Strong winds force them into an unsynchronized dance
as the song turns to static in the switch of a dial.
The larger green polka dots weigh heavily on the arthritic arms
so delicate yet so strong.
A row of pine trees takes center stage
at the top of the mound carpetted in a net of brown, lifeless array.
Fragrant needles moving smoothly
like a ballerina twirlng in a child's jewelry box.
Ornamental grasses are peeking up out of the moist soil
like a newborn taking its first breath of air.
Thick, lush tufts of new follicles
abundantly sprout on the scalp of the Earth.
Unshampooed from last years dry leaves
and the split ends of each fallen branch.
Lying helpless, like an overprocessed hairdo.
The big, yellow balloon
with no string attached
looking down below
flashing a bright, warm smile
with the passing of each cloud
Red roses watered with peachy kisses
Chocolate kisses fondling your puckered, pink lips
Pink stole with silky threads caressing your buxom bosom
Bartered threads serenading your nubile heart strings
Heart-shaped balloon with no string attached symbolizing trust
Symbolic, satin candles the gleam in your sparkling eyes to reflect
Sparkling wine to satiate your exotic palate
Exotic caviar to richly bestow a deep affection
Deep red strawberries to coax your endeared libido
Romantic ballad with endearing lines to elicit a stronger desire
Lavender perfume to distill your romantic essence
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