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Flower and I

September 17, 2017
By NiyahSymone GOLD, Norwalk, Connecticut
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Exotic flower,
you and I
are much alike.
We both grow to
be lovely,
And we both crave
the light.
But although you
bloom and blossom
bright,
I will not open my
petals
for other's delight.
So...flower,
that is the
difference
with you and I -
While you blossom,
I refuse 'till time
is right.

© Ellen K., Baldwin Park, CA

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