As soft as early morning dew
and sweet like nectar
surrounded by such subtle hues.
Each petal unique
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I love the last two lines David! I crush the dew and nectar and make a bitter wine. Powerfully descriptive poem...nicely done! Hugs, dee
I agree with Ms. Daffodil's comment, but, without the defining content of the rest of the poem the duality being exposed would not be evident. I love the way you lead us on for the entire poem only to twist the message at the last part of the poem. It is a wonderful and complicated message to impart in any form, and you did it with skill and your usual superb style.