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sestina

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14. This is just to say that

Fri Mar 28, 2025, 10:28 PM

Mar 28

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I enjoy the way you describe the tree as a guardian and witness to all of the sorrow, with the best intention, without complaint. Our world is full of things that we don't always notice, and you noticed and made a beautiful poem.

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At the Cemetery [View all] JMCKUSICK Mar 28 OP

That is truly beautiful, my dear JMCKUSICK . . .Thank you. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 28 #1

Thank you CaliforniaPeggy JMCKUSICK Mar 28 #18

Give that big beautiful tree a hug! SheltieLover Mar 28 #2

I do, every day. JMCKUSICK Mar 28 #4

Seriously, wrap your arms around it... SheltieLover Mar 28 #5

Touche JMCKUSICK Mar 28 #6

They inherently drain any stress, negativity out of you/us. SheltieLover Mar 28 #7

I understand that completely JMCKUSICK Mar 28 #8

Native Americans referred to trees as standing people... SheltieLover Mar 28 #9

That is beautiful! Thank you. LoisB Mar 28 #3

Thank you LoisB JMCKUSICK Mar 28 #17

Wonderful, John. sharing your heart and soul with us. Thank you so much. debm55 Mar 28 #10

"" AllaN01Bear Mar 28 #11

kick JMCKUSICK Mar 28 #12

Thank you, John. Dorothy V Mar 28 #13

Thank you Dorothy JMCKUSICK Mar 28 #16

This is just to say that sestina Mar 28 #14

Thank you Sestina JMCKUSICK Mar 28 #15

Beautiful poem JM Clouds Passing Mar 29 #19