Petals in the Wind

Siver Coin

Like a bright silver coin
a child would cherish
the moon slips into a pocket of cloud

©Laurie Ashton, mmvi
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Behold, How ...

Behold how the innocent bee
is seduced by the ravishing maw
of the lascivious cherry flower

©Laurie Ashton, mmv
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Predatory Cherry

Predatory cherry tree
assaults foundation
of untoward building
fruitless endeavour
enraged colony emerges
topples with blade and saw
full flower of its glory

©Laurie Ashton, mmv
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Carnal Tulip

Carnal tulip
like arachnid creature
with prehensile crimson limbs
staining escalloped frills
of creamiest cream petals
black eyes hideous within

©Laurie Ashton, mmv
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Plaintive Note

Plaintive note of railroad train
in dark like me
fleein' its own shadow

©Laurie Ashton, mmv
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Bowlful

Bowlful of leaves
Autmn brought to its knees
Winter sighs: Alas
I too. Seasons pass!

©Laurie Ashton, mmv
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