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Roses

by NMartSwim

Tongue sharp Speaks thorns Deeply non-existent Mental lashing Verbal whipping Buried deep Chest with lock Reactions ignored Blank face Forced endurance Self crushed Price to pay Signs not shown Questions never asked Ignored again
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QV
<p>I do not know if you are using the rose as a symbol or an extended metaphor in your work. Continue to experiment in your pieces and also read the works of master poets. Q.V.</p>

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