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Dawn

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Posted on September 3, 2011 by Juliet Blankespoor
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When the sky is still black Yet entertaining shades of steely blue Earth gathers her skirts about her and  rises up for the Suns first kiss of color She gently hushes the crickets and screech owls And rouses the dew-laden … Continue reading →

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Of pollination

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Posted on September 3, 2011 by Juliet Blankespoor
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Buds succulent and inflated with sunlight’s promise, the singular hope of visiting wings and careless brushes,  golden dust whispering future life, carrying the stories of those who came before, Nestled in glandular secretions sweet stigmatic respite Penetrating pollen tube and … Continue reading →

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Water

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Posted on September 3, 2011 by Juliet Blankespoor
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Cherished water, teacher of infinite lessons and giver of life, May I possess the grace and wisdom to know when to rest in a shallow still pool and when to jump into the current’s strong pull.  As I bump up … Continue reading →

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