by Mary E. Lowd
April 6, 2020
1.
An otter and a rose,
Enjoy the sunset together—
Trading secrets,
Sharing dreams,
Whispering words,
That get carried away by the wind.
2.
Under an arch of flowers,
A handsome otter
Tells you an important secret.
Only you know
What it is.
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From the book: Some Words Burn Brightly: An Illuminated Collection of Poetry
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