The Night I Fell

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The night I fell

the snow sparkled like stars-

swinging from tree limbs,

dancing on the frozen earth

The air was cold

but the wind held her breath

as you kissed me

under the winking moon

Later, great gulps of hot chocolate

warmed our lips and throats

The dark December night

embraced us

as we embraced each other,

skin on skin.

submitted for Imaginary Garden With Real Toads, Kerry Says, "Let's Include Pathetic Fallacy"

Bloom

I planted oleander along the path to my door
You plucked one
and tucked it behind your ear

You made a bouquet
of the marigolds and tulips
and tossed it into the air; it became
sunlight

In my window box, love lies bleeding
You planted snowdrops
to stanch the blood

You stood with me
beneath the willow's branches
and waited
until the rain stopped
and the sun dripped on us
like warm, sweet butter.

submitted for Imaginary Garden With Real Toads, Kerry's Wed. Challenge, The Language of Flowers


key to flower symbolism:

oleander - warning
marigold - grief, pain
yellow tulip - hopeless love
love lies bleeding (amaranthus) - hopelessness
snowdrop - hope, consolation
willow - sadness