Wound
As if she were
Grinding a bubble bee
On the ground
That had stung her hard,
She stomped
The flower
On his grave
With vigor
Twished —turned
Her foot on it—
Ground it down
Dirt deep
Like the hurt
In her heart.
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Wonderfully portrayed anguish. Wonderful poem! So much story in so few words!
Took me five years to write this one.
So vivid! Really well done!
wow!!
Took me five years to write this one. Thank you.
Pain released.
Thank you. Linda. Did you host Coming of Age workshop at your house in ’23?