Damn Flowers

Hyacinth and daffodil
tenting the faded mulch
by the walk, yellow points
turning green
as they break through:

how demanding
they are.  How insistent
as they push up and back into
what we call “our world.”

If they win —
if they bloom and glow
and spring is eventually signified
by their emergence and
triumphant opening —
if they win,
what becomes of the brokenhearted?
Where will we cry then?

 

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A poet with a history in slam, lots of publications; my personal poetry and a little bit of daily life and opinions. Read the page called "About..." for the details. View all posts by Tony Brown

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