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It dropped white suddenly, As predicted. The empty air embraced it; Faced it With the recognition of love. In the quiet It would seem forever. The birds knew. We counted thirteen In the closest tree. Unsettled, They seemed to dance With the restless joy Of children. They knew That what we think of As the beginning, Always comes in the middle.

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Date: 12/14/2020 7:56:00 PM
I just love this poem! A fave!
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 12/15/2020 3:16:00 PM
Thank you Mikey! xomo
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Vernon Witmer
Date: 12/15/2020 12:20:00 PM
thank you maureen, reading your portfolio is like being in a candy store. So many favorites. I never really understood what "condensed milk" was but now I see in your writings: "condensed wisdom". I really like your writing, it is so to the heart of the matter and the heart of what matters. Thanks for the acknowledgement. Mikey.

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