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At least I rot prettily

a poem

By Imola TóthPublished 6 months ago • 1 min read
Top Story - May 2026
Ophelia (1851-2) by John Everett Millais Credit: Photo: © Tate

I dissolve into the quiet of the grove,

pick myself apart the way my father taught me.

Hands clutching wildflowers,

the river aids my thirst for death

under the stars—

at least I rot prettily.

Writter for the beautiful prompt by @abrochinepoetry

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    Written by Imola Tóth