Too Soon

Moments
caught
in a whisper
of stillness
as raindrops
soak through
clothing
and early petals
catch
droplets
in the hope
of an early spring
that’s not
to be

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The Gargoyles

Silent guardians
remain unseen
as they linger
among us
and watch over
the places
we forget
to protect
ensuring safety
like mothers
watching over
children

I want this

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The Unspoken Gift

Hope is a gift
you give to me
without
even realizing
you do it
because
you show me
every day
that there are
people
who are kind
to those
different
than themselves

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Singled Out

Knees
on wet ground
and fear
pushes
to the surface
to release spores
that seem
to only inflame
aggression
more
and silence
only makes
things worse

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Shadowscape

The sun
tries
to break through
and kiss
treetops
in warm caresses
but they gray
persists
and the rays
can’t quite reach
to dispel
the darkness

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Sweater Weather

Lets savor
the limbo
of quiet moments
as the patter
of raindrops
whispers
over the senses
and  temperatures
hover
in sweater weather
territory
creating cozy
pockets of time
to linger in
together

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