One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.

SparrowfallArch BudzarWhile maybe I wasn’t the smartestOr the strongestI never thought unkindly of youAnd Ialways sang my songAnd ISaw you as an angelUp until the very end.

More from Arch Budzar ↓

• @archbudzar on Instagram
• You can find more information about their life and work, as well as prints of their art at www.archbudzar.com

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