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# Tending the Garden
- URL: https://www.hawkword.com/poetry/tending-the-garden/
- Published: 2021-07-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2021-07-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Description: As she prunes her memories their sharp thorns prick her, drawing blood on occasion, and rarely, a pleasant smile, No matter! She'll be done soon
- Author: A. Gee
- Tags: Poetry, Short Poem, Allpoetry Import, #Import 2026-04-25 19:56

As she prunes her memories  
their sharp thorns prick her,  
drawing blood on occasion,  
and rarely, a pleasant smile,  
No matter!  
She'll be done soon

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**Author notes:** https://allpoetry.com/contest/2784124-MAX-8-lines---PHOTO-is-prompt