Untameable

Tracy Aston
Nov 2 · 1 min read

The Tale of Wild Rose

© Tracy Aston 2019

first sight deep crush — but
don’t be fooled by my pink blush
I am a wild rose
whose rife unruly nature
prickles your perfectionist

I will not remain
within your pristine borders
stop growth to order
stem bright buds bodacious blooms
cede my seed to secateurs

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Tracy Aston

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I write, photograph, make art. Empath. Wonderer. Inspired by the natural world and all that is good in us. https://www.instagram.com/tracyastondesigns/

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