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we are parallel.

October 18, 2012
By lizpaula DIAMOND, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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For months you fed me
and I rejected
until i finally shriveled
and was left to die
but in that state
I understood
and took in your offerings
and now I may grow
and we may be parallel
because now that I understand
and don't mind occasional
brushes with wind
we can share pollen

© Anna B., Marblehead, MA

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