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Springtime Christmas

September 25, 2011
By Libra97 PLATINUM, Salem, Oregon
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Delicate ornaments
Freshly hung
Exuding soft pink
Slowly growing bit by bit
Prying itself open
When suddenly bursting out
Cracking its deep purple shroud
Revealing its white heart
The only decoration
I'm glad that breaks

© April P., Newark, DE

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Libra97 PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 9 2011 at 12:52 am
Libra97 PLATINUM, Salem, Oregon
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Thanks! It's great to know you get the picture :)
FangPoet DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 8 2011 at 4:29 pm
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wow nice imagery!