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Oct 14
poetry challenge: Objects
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Little Tiger Lily


Little tiger lily

The morning air is quiet

Her long slender stem 

Softly bends and waves in the wind.

Bright and sweet

Her yellow petals flutter 

With the warm breeze of summer

Her intense energy

makes your essence glow.
 when it comes to lilies

I do prefer the Tiger

like a bittersweet tangerine.

When a strong wind blows

Her stance stays strong and graceful.
 
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Posted: 10.14.21
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