the prince, though wicked, still wise…
‘appreciation’
a devil’s deal
for love
heart freely ripped
gnarled vines replacing
fruitless
eyes rust weeping
emaciated clouds
sun refuge
shovel,
he handed
break soil,
he spoke,
only now can you appreciate drought.
listen to this poem
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