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Flowers
why give a gift of death...
and call it love?
funny as young boys
we grow up indoctrinated
signifying a woman's worth
by uprooting flowers from the earth
cutting them off from
the sun and the soil and the rain
placing them in plain sight
in that very expensive fancy vase
as an undying expression of affection
knowing full well
they will wilt and they will die
much sooner than they were destined
as a symbolic sacrifice of
everlasting love..
and call it love?
funny as young boys
we grow up indoctrinated
signifying a woman's worth
by uprooting flowers from the earth
cutting them off from
the sun and the soil and the rain
placing them in plain sight
in that very expensive fancy vase
as an undying expression of affection
knowing full well
they will wilt and they will die
much sooner than they were destined
as a symbolic sacrifice of
everlasting love..
Published 2nd Feb 2019
Author's Note
Shout out to Ty...miss you bruh..and your profound insights
thanks for this gem of a thought..
thanks for this gem of a thought..
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Anonymous
- Edited 7th May 2019 00:46am
2nd Feb 2019 8:59am
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3rd Feb 2019 3:15am
''Paradoxical rendering of love.''
damn...that would have been a perfect ending to this poem..
you nailed it!!
damn...that would have been a perfect ending to this poem..
you nailed it!!
paradoxes....indeed they are...still..beautiful they are...in their shortened lifespans...
2nd Feb 2019 3:21pm
Ha excellent piece I dig this and agree with the message👏👏
"knowing full well
they will wilt and they will die
much sooner than they were destined
as a symbolic sacrifice of
everlasting love.. "
Fantastic write
"knowing full well
they will wilt and they will die
much sooner than they were destined
as a symbolic sacrifice of
everlasting love.. "
Fantastic write
3rd Feb 2019 3:08am
3rd Feb 2019 00:36am
Beautiful poetry Naajir. You speak great truth in this piece. Reminds me of a quote by Osho:
“If you love a flower, don’t pick it up.
Because if you pick it up it dies and it ceases to be what you love.
So if you love a flower, let it be.
Love is not about possession.
Love is about appreciation.”
Wonderful poem, with a great message. Thank you for sharing!
“If you love a flower, don’t pick it up.
Because if you pick it up it dies and it ceases to be what you love.
So if you love a flower, let it be.
Love is not about possession.
Love is about appreciation.”
Wonderful poem, with a great message. Thank you for sharing!
3rd Feb 2019 00:53am
3rd Feb 2019 1:05am
It was my pleasure. I always enjoy reading your poetry, as you are incredibly insightful!
3rd Feb 2019 00:48am
I was once told flowers would be a waste as a gift. Since then I have learned they come with powerful messages. Anger, loss, love and passion.
I send them as a gift to celebrate someone I care for deeply and they brighten his day.
Wonderful piece as always papi.
I send them as a gift to celebrate someone I care for deeply and they brighten his day.
Wonderful piece as always papi.
3rd Feb 2019 2:58am
Anonymous
- Edited 30th Jan 2023 2:45pm
3rd Feb 2019 2:15am
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3rd Feb 2019 2:41am
''Seeds are a better gesture, growth, patience, new life...''
yes indeed...
sounds like another poem in the making...
yes indeed...
sounds like another poem in the making...
Anonymous
- Edited 22nd Feb 2020 11:45am
3rd Feb 2019 6:23pm
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3rd Feb 2019 9:05pm
