Arranged in butcher blocks of potted soil
Leaves like the blades of living green gel knives
Ornamented with teeth studded armor
Edges sharply serrated for sawing
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Violent succulent it seems at first sight
Eviscerate? Soothingly stimulates
Relieving remedy for painful burns
Appearances can sure be deceiving
Author’s Note: I hinted at writing a poem about Aloe vera in my entry for Hannah’s challenge, so figured I’d follow through! Link to my entry below.
About the Creator
D.K. Shepard
Character Crafter, Witty Banter Enthusiast, World Builder, Unpublished novelist...for now
Fantasy is where I thrive, but I like to experiment with genres for my short stories. Currently employed as a teacher in Louisville.
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