Photo by Michelle Compton |
Kim, the Humble Rosebud
petals pin,
blushing, even;
tightly wound, hiding a fragile soul
unfurl cautiously,
tasting the Morning Dew
on each new pale tongue
sixty-five spiraled wings
the blushing bud
picked before full bloom.
for Kimberly Myers 1971-1997
M. Compton
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