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Crushed
November 30, 2012
A dehydrated rosebush
Thorns forever pressing within
destroying all positive thoughts
Petals pale and lifeless
falling to the soil in failure
Roots detach from the Earth
laying shriveled and alone
The stem weakens
bending all thoughts about oneself
© Mary A., Fullerton, CA
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