as a peony does

remember that time you asked for redemption?

you asked with no blood on your hands,

you asked like a flower asks for the sun.

what would it mean to fall over as a peony does

in the rain, under the weight of buds so heavy,

with dirt under your nails,  petals on your knees?

...

using words both from a friend and from a blog reader.

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xo