Behind the beauty, something else
she arrived one night from across the country
in need of a new beginning
a new home, a new school, a fresh start
embraced easily
as her demeanor was demure and inviting
friends came easily
her circle expanded quickly
like spring blooming after showers
changes arrived
bringing pause to all surrounding her
roots became exposed
they were snarled and ugly
a nightmare flower soon to stand alone
a lesson to be learned
from everything that grows
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