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Lawn-A-Ments

I see fewer Gnomes A variety of “flags” Signs and placards Letting me know “whose lives matter” There are a lot of “bunnies” As they offend no one My “lawn” has not seen fertilizer In thirty years It resembles a wild maned lion The last “Madonna of the bath tub” shrine Was removed by the new owners. There are “cardboard” coyote’s To keep the Geese and Turkeys away A Buddha sits undisturbed In a moonlit garden

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Date: 8/13/2023 7:51:00 AM
What a unique write, John. We, too, don't see many signs anymore lest anyone be offended. Gnomes aren't prolific but the bunnies abound for some reason. Lawns have pretty much scorched from the hot Texas sun. What I especially are the last two lines. Sara
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Date: 8/6/2023 8:00:00 PM
Give me 15 seconds to look at a man's garden -- and I'll tell you what he's planting, by George. lol. Smiles, gw
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Date: 8/6/2023 10:03:00 AM
We can't judge a book by its cover but can we judge a person by the look of their yard? A thought-provoking poem my friend. Have a great day.
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