little lily

Posted by in poems, Poetry on Mar 2nd, 2007 | 0 comments

(for Stephen)

 

smile rare and delicate
like sweet pears in winter,
soft vanilla cream cheeks

 

sliding–board nose that
shyly kissed Grandma’s

 

little lily
the sun comes out when
you open your petals

 

 

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