keep them
on your sleeves
for soulmates and bees
Hearts
Before the Unfurling
petals held
tight in a fist
gathering the courage to open
Thorns
could we meet
in the space
between the thorns
Daring
life requires hope
the world
must be trusted
Bleeding Heart
open and exposed
to every joy and sorrow
exquisite vulnerability
Exposure
starkness unveils
beauty’s vulnerabilities