Issue 2.2 Spring 2007

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populous limbs

Rob Parrish

 

this plant, once fresh, brimming,

its limbs of leaves exciting shades

of green, is now nothing more

than filler in this unfurnished

room.

 

its almost as if they use to flex,

but now they droop and dangle.

though this plant is positioned

by a window facing east, death

ensues.

 

only the lofty leaves exist.

a living thing terribly top-heavy.

weak in the knees, it will give.

green to waning yellow, wilting

looms.

 

owner of once populous limbs,

I’ve watched my shortcomings

rise in this plants’ lingering end.

only five leaves left until we

lose.

 

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