My Dying Flower

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He is a dying flower – with nothing else to lose.

His deep ocean-blue eyes tell me his story –

Of how he lost the people he loves.

They were like roses, strong and beautiful…

killed by the raging fire.

Now his story ends –

Before the last petal drops from his flower of life,

Wilts away – soon to die –

I take him into my arms and hold him close –

So close his heartbeats in my ear –

Not letting go until his last petal falls.

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