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Poetry Corner: Carolyn Fallon “April in Benicia”

April 13, 2018 by Editor 1 Comment

Such a surprise! Out my kitchen window- A demure, debutante delight, in fragile blossom, Gowned by Spring’s couturier. An intimation of youth and joy, But, alas, so ephemeral, Just like us.

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Poetry Corner: Johanna Ely “Spring Rain”

March 24, 2017 by Johanna Ely 2 Comments

The noisy birds Hide in gauzy layers Of morning mist Chatter among themselves Like gossiping neighbors Heady with the prospect Of coming rain The pattering down Sound Of dry soil Made thick Muddy Fertile The sudden softening Of hard winter twigs Finally able to Bend and give At last rounded and formed By wet clay […]

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Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Blooming”

March 24, 2017 by James M. Garrett Leave a Comment

Flowers in the garden. Blossoms in the spring. The fragrance of the petals. The joy love can bring. A hesitant step as you stop to see, The beauty and life you’ve brought to be. Love is the sun that holds the key. Growing love like you’ve brought to me.

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