Potpourri

by Michael   Dec 14, 2020


two flowers
crushed between
the leaves
of a typical
book

a story far too
often told

but what was
a tragedy became
a remedy for a while

for they
shared the same page
bringing a little zest
and colour to fragile
petals

sadly
both came
to rest

and
the ashes of
their memories
leave a scent

so
beautiful and
refreshing

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  • 3 years ago

    by Em

    An extremely moving piece Michael, it's as if these lovers couldn't live apart.. Abit like Romeo and Juiliet
    Em x

  • 3 years ago

    by Brenda

    Michael, this is sadly beautiful. A relationship started in not the best of circumstances, flourishing for a bit but in the end not surviving. I really liked it a lot.

  • 3 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    "a tragedy became
    a remedy for a while"

    ^ These lines were my favorite and hit my heart the hardest. Confined to the pages of a book, but making the most of it, bringing more meaning... and now, their fragrance from memories and love is still there.

    Well done, Michael!

    • 3 years ago

      by Michael

      Thank you MA :)

  • 3 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Lovely bittersweet imagery here. Sometimes two things forced together become a perfect whole. Anyway, that's what my father-in-law barked at my shotgun wedding!

    • 3 years ago

      by Michael

      Thank you Mr D.
      Shotgun weddings, no wonder there are so many double barreled names.
      :)

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