Vase of Thorns

Miniature talons skim the 
water's surface, sitting in a 
vessel of cruel formaldehyde,
perfectly preserving intentions 
of suffering, taunting my soul 
with what once bloomed.

Copyright © 2023 Gareth David Ogilvie

Published by G D Ogilvie

A poet and he didn't know it, freelance word-smith extraordinaire.

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