Tortitude

You wouldn’t think
such a sweet face
would have
an ornery streak
yet watch out
for when those
pretty
golden green eyes
narrow
and that soft
little nose
tightens

Sometimes…
she’s a biter

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The Key

Little bud
dark and dusky
waits
for sunlight’s kiss
to relax
that tight grip
and let
vibrant colors
shine bright
like the balm
of love’s kiss
upon the soul

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Keeping Score

A battle
between
dark and light
spreads
across the sky
A reflection of
each and every soul
Temptation
and integrity
intertwined
throughout eternity
piece and parcel
of us all

You can lose the battle
and still win the war

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The Friendliest Garden

Pansy petals
like little kisses
from happy faces
looking up
to greet you
with a gentle greeting
and smile of cheer
tucked among
lush green beds
of leaves.

Come outside
and say hi.

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The Weeping Heart

Crumbling moments
where the gut
knots up
and shingles fall
like disappointed tears
from rooftops
dripping from the eaves
of nose tip and chin
as breath hitches
and huffs
like wind
tearing free
bits of window frame

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Strength’s Guises

Delicate petals
splay wide
hearts open
to greet the sun
as shimmering pink
unfurl
like a blush
rising on pale cheeks

Fragile beauty
with sturdy vines
hidden beneath
a strength
gone mostly unseen

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