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Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Old, Gnarled Tree”

October 21, 2016 by James M. Garrett 3 Comments

There’s a gnarled, old, oak tree, All wrinkled with age. It’s seen the warm sunlight, And the cold winter’s rage. It’s been home to young families, Both below and on top. The wind’s song in its branches, Will not ever stop. Its branches are worn deep, By the ropes of an old swing, As it […]

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Crewmember Report: Benicia, California, Spaceship Earth: Optimism: Planting and planning for the future

March 12, 2014 by Constance Beutel Leave a Comment

I dwell in Possibility — A fairer House than Prose —  More numerous of Windows —  Superior — for Doors — Of Chambers as the Cedars —  Impregnable of Eye —  And for an Everlasting Roof  The Gambrels of the Sky — Of Visitors — the fairest —  For Occupation — This — The spreading […]

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