A bottle of memories
Sparkling with your laughter, sipped
slowly by my broken heart.
Silly sombrero on your head,
Inviting life with your dimpled smile
as cheeks puff to blow out candles.
I walk by the Mexican soda at the grocery store
and you make my sorrow smile.
The Lace Mask
A bit rough, but I’m happy with the attempt. I want to keep working on it. It is a fun, but difficult form.
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