You are my flower of hope
My oasis in the desert
My cherished cyclamen
Pulsating, breathing, perspiring
Yet still and auspicious
Your green sturdy leaves reassure me
Making me feel safe
I look at a picture of you
In a moment in time
And I smile
Jules Clare, Willington
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