Slowly, opening, displaying their leaves
Through hues of all colours their magic weaves

Calla, Tiger, Stargazer
Fragrant, Vibrant, Bright as a lazer

Sitting pretty, on my kitchen shelf
Water maintaining their perfect health

Purple in colour they are very pleasing to the eye
Everyone comments as they pass by

A wonderful fragrance perfumes the room
A wonderful flower, a beautiful bloom

The perfect flower  to say "thank you"
Or to walk down the aisle with, when you say "I do

.
Peek-a-boo with clouds,
the moon dances in the sky,
the crescent at play.



© Pagan Paul (2018)

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And then you were there
your presence touched my dream
I recoil at the beauty of it
unfamiliar with the feeling of love,
I feel your confused hurt
and wish you would withdraw
and wish you would stay
because the emotion scares me,
somewhere, somewhere in the night.

And then you were there
your fingers brushed my skin
I recoil at the softness of it
unfamiliar with the touch of fondness.
I see your confused hurt
and wish your eyes would laugh
and wish your eyes would cry
because your heart calls to me,
somewhere, somewhere in the night.

And then you were there
and then you were not,
and I yearn to find you,
somewhere, somewhere in the night.



© Pagan Paul (19/03/19)

Sometimes I neglect
To confess
But please know
I love you
With every last breath!
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