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Little Things

I don't have a lot to say today. I'm still healing from the onset of spring, but little by little my days are getting better. This morning I woke up to my pretty lily that bloomed over night. It's not a big deal (other than the fact that nature is amazing and I love plants so so much), but it was a small reminder to me that there are still so many good things in life.

Here's my lily because I'm so proud and want you to see her:


On the third of June, at a minute past two,
where once was a person, a flower now grew.

 Five daises arranged on a large outdoor stage
in front of a ten-acre pasture of sage.

 In a changing room, a lily poses.
At the DMV, a row of roses.

 The world was much crueler an hour ago.
I'm glad someone decided to give flowers a go.

 - "Flowers" by Bo Burnham

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