It finally let go,
that last remaining fall leaf
that held on so long.
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Author Archives: Joan
Mispaced
Knox tried to take me
on a run this morning. but
I opted for a slow walk.
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Handouts
They’re almost eating
out of my hand,
these winged and furry creatures.
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Morning Greeting
Outside in the sky
white clouds gather to welcome
the emerging sun.
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And You Can Too
Even when it seemed impossible,
that small plant found a crack
in the concrete, emerged and shared
its purple and gold beauty with the world.
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Sunday Squawk Show
Though there’s plenty of seed for all
the birds and squirrels
still bicker – an ever present flaw
in all creatures great and small.
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Tiny Purple Mushroom
Are you a new visitor
or have you been here all the time?
Either way, I’m glad
we finally met.
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A Rewarding Sight
As the sun rose
we spotted diamonds glittering
in the grass and were
the richer for it.
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Pax’s Plea
From across the road
comes a long, beseeching howl:
“Can Knox come over and play?”
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Morning Song
Except for some birds,
on this rainy day
the only singing that’s heard
comes from my kitchen kettle.
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