Love Poem: Mulberry Trees And Butterflies
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Written by: Karen Jones

Mulberry Trees And Butterflies

The phone rings red
Like an accusation 
Love is fleeting not dead
Embrace emancipation 

No longer a thing teal
Fantastic run we had
I no longer fuchsia feel
Sad that you are mad

I have to be selfish
Like you were to me
I’m allergic to shellfish
And you swam straight to me

As a purple people pleaser
Wanted to be your everything 
Chameleon love life a teaser 
Joy left me with the spring

Mulberry trees dance in breeze
And butterflies rage a ballet
I’m a sunflower of golden peace
And self love secretes serenade