Fallow Years (Parts 1 and 2)

Samantha Lazar
Nov 6 · 1 min read

A Poem

Photo by Carlos de Miguel on Unsplash
  1. Soil

where is the child
from the rock garden

did you leave her sleeping
there under the willow
majestic and secret
were her fortress names

too young for fantasy
too old for reality

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Poetry, fiction, and essays in celebration of being a Mom, Wife, Educator, Writer, & Lover of Life. ❤POMpoet❤

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