What does the bud feel

the day before its opening?

Deep desire for the light

and the anticipation of dancing

in the wind.

And what of the bud

that fails to open, standing

closed along-side its

star-burst sisters?

Maybe she sleeps still,

content with the dream

of another year. 

This post is linked with Five Minute Friday.

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