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By Mary Ellen Elias She's the tallest in the neighborhood. Statuesque, like a runway model festooned With a lavender boa, Shaking it when the wind ruffles her sleeves. The neighbors would like her cut down to size. She may look pretty, But she's high maintenance. Leaving a trail As she waves by Never noticing the debris in the gutters beneath her. She sways seductively to spring's night music Pieces of her gone forever. But her scent lingers For a while. Ephemera, She wilts in summer sun. Loses the boa To become just ordinary And please the neighbors. © Copyright 2004, Mary Ellen Elias, All Rights Reserved |
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