7-17

the first time
in her life she
screamed yet
not a word but
a primal sound 
as if waking from
hibernation
a coming into
from out of
the cave
being
not knowing
gestation

Feliz Cumpleanos mi Musa!!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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July 22, 2019 at 8:48 AM
Now i say what Maureen wrote, lovelovelove..... salute alkas
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July 23, 2019 at 10:51 PM
Gracias, or should I say abrigado (correct my phonetic spelling) Alkas. Always much thanks.
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July 17, 2019 at 7:38 PM
It's her birthday! Si?
Connelly Avatar
July 17, 2019 at 9:43 PM
Si it is or Oui for you French Cabadians. A blessed day!!! Thanks Maureen.
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