Why do you have to wait?
Why do you have to wait
for the spring rain
to water the red lilies?
I asked the keeper?
I have enough tears
hidden deep in waiting
to soak the dry earth
so the blossoms bloom.
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Do not turn around in amusement?
you the unbeliever
Once the blossoms bloom
and the north wind travels south
and the jet stream surfaces from the deep
I will put on my red dress
and the red shoes
you once bought me
and I never wore
and plant the red lilies
on my shoulders
and borrow some warmth
from the blazing sun
to set foot on the journey
of no return.