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Jul 2014
Im not a cactus.
I am a rose.
I have layers of petals.
I am not as discrete.
I am soft
I won't hurt you with needles.
Treat me like the rose I am
I need water
I can't thrive like a cactus can.
Tend to me, love me
and I will be beautiful.
Care for me, hug me
fill my red soul.
Yvette Mushimiiyimana
Written by
Yvette Mushimiiyimana  United States
(United States)   
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