A gourd
Hollowed.
to carry naught.
Naught but a small flame.
And only for a time.
She is hollow.
But her flesh
is plump
is vibrant
is fragrant
A carved pumpkin with a grinning facade.
Gutted.
Holding a single flame.
How long before the walls decay
And the flame is extinguished?
Sep 16, 2022
Sep 16, 2022 at 12:09 PM UTC
A gourd
Hollowed.
to carry naught.
Naught but a small flame.
And only for a time.
She is hollow.
But her flesh
is plump
is vibrant
is fragrant
A carved pumpkin with a grinning facade.
Gutted.
Holding a single flame.
How long before the walls decay
And the flame is extinguished?
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