MALEVOLENT
-adj.
1. wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious.
2. evil; harmful; injurious.
3. Astrology . evil or malign in influence.
Regardless of our wishes
And despite incantations
The flowers refused to open
Gaudy but malevolent parcels
Threatening to explode
At the slightest touch.
30th January 2025
10 hours ago
2 comments:
I suppose tulips do look a little like smooth hand grenades - I shall look at them in a different light, in future!
Interesting use of this word in the picture.
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