Shawn L. Bird

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poem- bloom May 3, 2016

Filed under: Poetry — Shawn L. Bird @ 7:24 pm
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There is a certain futility

in buds blooming in a vase,

but undeniable beauty

bursting open without hope

of bearing fruit.

 

4 Responses to “poem- bloom”

  1. Ken Gierke / rivrvlogr's avatar rivrvlogr Says:
    May 4, 2016 at 6:12 am

    Except for the warmth they bring into our hearts. I would say “joy,” but that is not always their intent. Sometimes, it’s merely comfort.

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  2. Melody J Haislip's avatar Melody J Haislip Says:
    May 4, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Sort of like life.

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