a changed chrysanthemum

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i liked to believe i was once a flower
a beautiful flower
a strong
tall
glowing
beautiful flower.
one that radiated happiness
so brightly
she made the sun jealous.
one that loved herself and
everything around her
so much
she couldn't help but be loved back.

i liked to believe i was once a flower.
one that was cared for,
watered,
loved,
expected to grow big and strong,
with many gardeners helping me along.

i liked to believe i was once a flower.
i'd like to believe i was once a flower.

now,
i am just
a discarded petal,
forgotten,
rotted on the hard soil,
not going anywhere.

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