petals
petals surround my dreams
falling blissfully around the sunny images.
stems twist about the hearts of the jems.
roses are living and breathing their sweet breath
on my glittery fancies.
petals caress my ivory cheeks
holding my face with their violet arms.
whispering me soft wishes.
they stroke the whimsies and whistles.
lilies take my lifeless heart and
it turns from cold to feeling.
petals radiate the fullness of joy.
they feel soft and carefree.
they call my name like no one else does.
it sounds gentle and flowery.
petals ghost my memories
grabbing my hand and leading me to
an older life.
one of love and only love.
petals curl around my pale fingers
asking me to throw forgiveness
and lavish my hopes on other people.
they spread the golden days thickly
over the galaxy. there is no such thing as hate when
petals spin around in the wind.
-sage