I was once called a rose,
Yes, a rose, while we were
Sitting in a garden,
Overgrown with wild grass and weeds.
The flowers,
clinging to thorny branches,
Craved water
To quench their abusive thirst.
Red, yellow, and pink petals
Curling, ready to crumble.

Silence lingered
Longer than expected
After the comparison.
Crickets sang the distant
Chorus under a crescent moon.

“I just can’t
Figure
You
Out,”
Her words
To break
The silence.

“Well,”
I conceded.
“You know
What they say
About
Roses.”

Crickets continued
Composing
A soundtrack
For this
Stumbling
Scene.

“A rose?
By any
Other name?”

The crickets’
Chorus
Crescendoed.

“They still stink.”

Published by TheOtherKLM

Hey there! I'm K.L. McDaniel, an introverted extrovert who's into fitness with a bit of a twist and always shuffling through life's organized clutter. Here at TheOtherKLM, I dive into everything that makes us tick—from the quiet corners of introverted minds to the sweat and joy of staying active, all while keeping our mental game strong. I'm all about contradictions that somehow make perfect sense. Think of me as your go-to for exploring how to learn endlessly, live healthily, and think deeply, all without losing our collective minds. It's not just about fitness or learning; it's about finding balance in the chaos and connecting in the most unexpected ways. So, if you're into making sense of life's beautiful mess with me, stick around. We're in for a journey of learning, laughing, and maybe a bit of dancing... metaphorically speaking, of course.

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