©Aleta Michaletos ‘Drawing attention to…’ 1993

NIPPED IN THE BUD
It’s a tragedy
no
an unforgivable sin
when you deny
those within your reach
and your abilities
the necessary nurturing
and sustenance
which they need
to grow and bloom
and they then 
due to lack
and your withholding
wilt and perish
  © Aleta Michaletos