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Flower Petal Standards
March 17, 2021
In my own personal hellscape
I’ve been lured into this flawlessly crafted garden,
disguised as a way to beautify us all
but is designed to root out weeds instead.
The picture perfect display
that falls apart the moment someone steps past the frame.
Anything that pretty, pretty image ever gave meaning to has crumbled.
This simplistic appearance of the magnificent flowers
seem utterly alluring and eye catching,
are undoubtedly wilting, petal by petal.
© Ashley B., North Port, FL
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