north, by northwest
of my soul

I find nature’s toil

where flowers bloom in my veins
and tears

soak
the soil
with your name

etched
in the blood of our love

a remembrance, of two
and a shadow from up above

Photo by matressa_, Pixabay

Submissions are now open for the Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow: 30 Poems in 30 Days collaboration, and will remain open through September 23. The submission details are located here.

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