Cactus
I bought a cactus today
For somebody in mind
It was small, green, and alone.
Past came rushing.
Crushing whatever was left of me.
Words, sharp as a needle pinned on me.
Here my cactus sits,
On his tub. No longer lonely.
Giving company,
To the loneliest man alive.
-June 24, 2024
Cactus on its deathbed: 9/7/24
Regained health: 10/07/24
Cactus fell and broke into three pieces: 24/07/24
It is finally dead: 15/10/24
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