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Dec 06
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"Marigolds"

She strove for beauty;
Oasis from apathy.
Petals fall to dust. 


-Inspired by Eugenia Collier's short story "Marigolds."

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Posted: 12.06.18
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  1. angry strawberry
    Dec 06, 2018

    This haiku was inspired by Eugenia Collier's short story "Marigolds."

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