Friday, June 14, 2013

6/30/12-Flower Child

But if I’m noticed, I’ll have to go.
If I’m spotted, they’ll cut me
                stem from feet
                put me in a vase
                twist me beautiful
                make me useful.
I’ll be conquered.
     A prize.
        Silent.
        Stoic.
    A symbol of supremacy
    over those who wander well.
But maybe
 in this quiet corner,
  they will pass me by.
And I can sing here, soul in chest
          swilling in the sun
           and watch their languid little girls
           twirling, having fun.
(J-me Odom)  

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