February 14th, 2013

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Lyn Lifshin

HONEYSUCKLE

bees, my
skin smells
of sun, the
insides of
roses. I want

to eat that
light. Every
thing that
grows does.

from Rattle #37, Summer 2012

§ One Response to “Honeysuckle” by Lyn Lifshin

  • R.A. Stewart says:

    What a perfect little evocation of summer on this February day. I want to memorize this poem and carry it with me everywhere.

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