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A Hydrangea's Lament

Her comely cheeks - a blush of pink, where yesterday, there bloomed a rose - demure though proud, the morning light reprised the births each day unfolds. Yet, in the end, the petals fall, none left to catch the morning rain. Gentle hands that wither slowly evaporate, then come again. As dreams of Autumn's solstice stare, the truant blooms - we must forgive or celebrate what left us there - with any other heart that cares...

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Date: 4/1/2024 11:20:00 AM
You give voice to the lonesome hydrangea in a quiet voice like nature itself. You catch the morning rain well. Thank you.
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Date: 3/4/2024 6:38:00 PM
Been a while...nice piece, CC.
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Craig Cornish
Date: 3/5/2024 2:10:00 PM
Arlo, thank you!
Date: 3/3/2024 10:13:00 AM
What a deeply moving and soulful write this is! And the way youv phrased lines is truly impeccable and so well articulated! It gives a very vintage yet modern touch, one that deserves all the accolades not for just the evocative touch but the eloquence of your word weaving! I felt this the most “ Yet, in the end, the petals fall, none left to catch the morning rain.” That hits so strong and is so true! Powerful write this is. Welcome back dear craig, happy to see you back!
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Craig Cornish
Date: 3/5/2024 2:09:00 PM
Honored Inky, thanks so much for your thoughtful comment!
Date: 3/3/2024 8:47:00 AM
Welcome back Craig...Deep use of analogy here...
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Craig Cornish
Date: 3/3/2024 1:22:00 PM
SO - happy to be back among the best - thank you
Date: 3/2/2024 10:39:00 PM
Oh looky here! He's back and on form - good to see you back x
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Craig Cornish
Date: 3/3/2024 5:01:00 AM
Thank you DD
Date: 3/2/2024 7:53:00 PM
Beautiful poetry Craig and welcome back to the jungle!
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Craig Cornish
Date: 3/2/2024 7:57:00 PM
Thanks so much Tommy

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