Never Been Picked
The flower had never
been touched before,
shining sunward.
Gentle fingers
stroked the stem.
Smiling face
breathed perfume.
She yanked hard,
roots and all
for her beloved Mother.
Vern Fein
A recent
octogenarian, Vern Fein, has published over 300 poems and short prose pieces in
over 100 different sites. A few are: Gyroscope Review, Young Raven’s Review,
Bindweed, *82 Review, River And South, Grey Sparrow Journal, and Ariel
Chart. His second poetry book—REFLECTION ON DOTS—was just released. His
Muse is the entire world of poetry.
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