Beauty and the Bark.

Bark Tales — Jane Lurie Photography

You’ve lived nestled alongour side fence—undiscovereduntil now. Touching yourwater-soaked trumpet flowersI marvel at how perfect you are. Whydidn’t I see yourblushing bright cardinal-red berries as more thanbackground noise? How could I miss your intoxicatinghoney-rich smell? AncientRome called you goodluck charms, could yoube what I’ve searched for—an answer disguisedas hidden treats ploppedinto my aching hungry mouth? Gritty, muted […]

Poetry: Strawberry Tree

I am a breeze, rustling through the Autumn leaves. Crisp clean air that revitalizes the land. I am a ray of sunshine, blanketing the Earth with my warmth. Providing the light for all life. I am the rain, washing the dust of the day away. Breathing new life into everything I touch. I am a […]

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