The boot careless
Tramples the rose
Tearing petals muddied
No longer beautiful
Not to be chosen
Waiting gardener sheers - trash
The ground below
A hint of blush
A scent of sweet
Delighted in the boots thoughtfulness
Heather M. Browne is a faith-based psychotherapist and recently emerged poet, published in Page & Spine, Poetry Quarterly, The Poetry Bus, Stray Branch, Deep Water Literary Journal, Penman Review, and mad swirl. She recently won first prize in the It Matters Christmas radio competition. She has been married 20 years to her love, has 2 amazing teens, and can be found frolicking in the waves.
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