363: Burned Foundations

She lies in the grass

while flowers grow

and watches the roots

crawl under her skin.

Lightning chases

thunder past.

Rain splatters

among the roots

and slowly reveals

the black bones

where children laughed

and footsteps left

their muddy marks.

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Written by: Katrine Hjulstad

Instagram: @katrinehjulstad

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