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The Bee's Sting

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By Nicole OliverPublished 8 months ago 1 min read
The Bee's Sting
Photo by Duncan Sanchez on Unsplash

The ice cold sting of

Neglect stifles you

While you cry.

It’s not hard to see I’m

No longer a priority —

But was I ever even?

Why stay in pain,

When a free life awaits,

Amongst the flowers

And the bees –

They call to me.

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About the Creator

Nicole Oliver

Welcome!

My goal is to evoke emotions, senses, & feelings through the power of language. I am a Poet and writer, Certified Personal Trainer, & nature lover.

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