Lasts--Day 61

Fragrant Thoughts

We are the petals of a rose
as it withers.

Once a strong bud 
tightly folded into each other,
fragrant, hopeful, and full of possibility 
ready for pollination,
we  blossom
spread our petals,
while still attached,
unfolding to be shared for the greater good.

Slowly, we drop
one by one
s e p a r a t e d
severed from seedpod

we float aimlessly
until




we rest
fertilizing new soil
waiting
for a new season