Storms are Coming

storms are coming,
as the skies grow dark, remember,
you can’t dodge the rain 

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Call Me Weed

call me weed, 
say nay, you’re not wanted, 
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Spring-like July

how I miss spring’s 
dazzle and swirling petals 
of lilacs and pears; 

this wet July brings to mind 
those cool, delicious days 

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Simple as a Flower

trembling pink stars 
cause me to pause, 
thankful 

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Happy 4th!

Blue Irises in front of red azalea

garden fireworks, 
summer itself celebrates 
in red, white and blue 

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Gratitude for Scents

gratitude for gathering, 
the simplest blessings 
are the most precious 

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Star Origami

star dust 
folded into a new shape 
still shines 

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A Day for Mothers

White blossoming pear tree with sun shining through

a day for mothers, 
pear blooms scented by lilacs 
dapple the sunshine 

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Along the River

wind in the birches,
a morning of dappled light
along the river

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Remembering in April

trembling
cherry petals in sunshine,
my mother’s warmth

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A Crocus in April

hidden underfoot 
in winter’s withered debris, 
one perfect bloom 

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Grandfather Tree

Despite hurricane,
snowfall, driving rain,
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