You can peel the
bark of an Oak
Like old scabs and
charred skin
Expose the tender
underneath
Renew its original
beauty
Remove its secrets
tattoos and scars
Make it born again
Erased and
refreshed
Unlike a Cyprus
With nothing to
peel
It has no secrets
Sandee Lyles is a Pediatric RN and publishing
editor of Oak Bend Review. Her own recent work may be found in The Cafe Review, Rattle, and Pank, among others.
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