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By K.B. Silver Published about a month ago β€’ 1 min read
Artistic Licence
Photo by Jason Sung on Unsplash

A melange of colors and shapes

A magnificent mosaic we all unite to create

The rainbow of soul, the art of humanity

Filling the shelves and walls

Of our home, called Earth

Some finished sculptures line the walks

Though most of us are still progressing works

Reflecting the light of a melting sun

Merging our lines

Until our sharpness has gone

Welcome my friends

To the museum called life

We all get a chance to exhibit

In our own due time

Bring your best work

For your truth shall lie bare

In the grand pattern

Every tile is set with care

If even one falls from their place

The gaping hole left in the colors of existence

Easily identified

Mourned for our inherent deficit

K.B. Silver

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I have been MIA for most of the last week. There is a good reason for that. My precious dog, Wisteria, had developed a severe allergy. Since Thursday, we have been battling body-wide hives and a face that was dangerously swelling. Thankfully, it has been under control since yesterday, so I am finally back to more normal tasks.

I am just thankful I'm a Benadryl fiend with plenty on hand, and that Chewy makes it easy to comparison shop for food. It only took me a few minutes to find a food with none of the same ingredients, though there are a few other potential culprits; I can't take any chances. We have eliminated all of the options.

Wisteria and Me

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About the Creator

K.B. Silver

K.B. Silver has poems published in magazine Wishbone Words, and lit journals: Sheepshead Review, New Note Poetry, Twisted Vine, Avant Appa[achia, Plants and Poetry, recordings in Stanza Cannon, and pieces in Wingless Dreamer anthologies.

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  • Angie the Archivist πŸ“šπŸͺΆ25 days ago

    Beautiful poem, photo and puppy! So glad poor Wisteria is feeling better!

  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout a month ago

    Awww, poor Wisteria πŸ₯Ί I'm glad she's feeling better now. Please give her hugs from me. Loved your poem!

  • Rick Henry Christopher about a month ago

    Your poem is beautiful and I love the photo of you and Wisteria. I’m glad the swelling and hives are under control now.

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