Bundled in a garden
Fallen leaves from the same tree
Guarded by a warden
Buzzing bees that are free.
Hearts that are hardened
Caged by the red sea
Flowing from the roots
Of jealousy and envy.
Sisters over flowers
The bees and the pollens
Stealing sunshine from their summers
Hissing snake in the garden.
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Roses are red, but why am i still blue
even when you gave me flowers
on that memorable valentine’s dew?
The sweet memories that i still hold on to
long after that chocolate kisses
i received from you.
The rosy cheeks that showed some blush
after that red wine
that tasted like a childhood crush.
Looking forward to colorful years
when some wisdom
gave me these purple tears.
The red valentine that i anticipate for so long,
i know it won’t last
when the bands started their song.
Roses are red
violets are blue
Enticed by love’s appetite
Engulfed by its wings,
The promise it brings
Creating alibis
My unforgettable purple valentine.
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It’s valentines
so where are my flowers
It’s almost five
been waiting for hours
I called the florist
she said it was delivered
To whose address
i never bother to discover
A phone call
from my friendly neighbour’s sister
Inviting me
for a sweet valentine dinner
Home alone
because her sister went out for dinner
In a rush
after receiving beautiful valentine flowers
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You hear the sound
like a screaming thunder
Inviting you to come closer
You listen to the pound
of your mind’s wonder
Refusing to hear the glaring speaker
You walked slowly
to open the window
Hearing rains like a crying widow
As you turn your back
and look at your pillow
Empty room full of sorrows
You stare at the marker
and look at the calendar
Counting summers you barely remember
Waiting for the news
that the war is over
Holding your ring to welcome your soldier.
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She slams the door
You hear the lion’s roar
What am i waiting for?
You gave your share
She doesn’t care
I say life isn’t fair
She broke your heart
And tore you apart
I stay and did my part
She made you cry
And destroy your life
Still, i can’t say goodbye
She said love is gone
You said you can’t run
I know because i’m dumb
Through it all
And all the fall
What are we hoping for?
She won’t return
The bridge was burned
I know it’s now my turn
You slam the door
I hear the lion’s roar
What am i waiting for?
You wait for her
As i stare
You said you are imprisoned
You can’t let go
I understand
Because i also feel the reason.
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