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Each Shattered Seedling

by Linda Fuller

The mirror hides behind a thin disguise
resplendent armor girds a hollow gourd
each shattered seedling sprouts its own demise

Gaunt jackals gorge on carrion surprise
drunk constellations spin in starred accord
the mirror hides behind a thin disguise

Rage at the fates the gods withhold the prize
quixotic impulse whets the sweetest sword
each shattered seedling sprouts its own demise

We puff and groan pretending to despise
the dragon crouching on his miser’s hoard
the mirror hides behind a thin disguise

The parrot chitters secrets to the wise
all harmony resides in strident chord
each shattered seedling sprouts its own demise

Tears sluggishly escaping from your eyes
reflect the killer’s grip the twisted cord
the mirror hides behind a thin disguise
each shattered seedling sprouts its own demise.

05/29/2010

Author's Note: a mite purple...

Posted on 05/29/2010
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