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(Sammy's Magical Adventure: "The Secret World of the Dancing Acorns!"

DANCE OF THE ACORNS

DANCE OF THE ACORNS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
when the moon replaces the sun, the acorns shed their caps, tiny helmets left on the mossy ground. they dream of roots and branches, of reaching, ever-reaching, toward the infinite. they hurl themselves, unburdened, into the inky expanse of the night sky, joining the silent, shimmering waltz of a million distant suns, reflecting starlight in their polished skins.
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Gauthier Avatar
September 23, 2025 at 3:36 AM
lovely tribute to another of nature's amazing rituals
Leiser Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Such creative imagery with the dance of the acorns, Sara! I love this one! :)
George Avatar
September 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
This is a mesmerizing dance. While dancing, the acorns have a beautiful dream too- "they dream of roots and branches, of reaching, ever-reaching, toward the infinite.." Lovely poem.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
thank you, dear Valsa, for you joining me on the 'acorn dance.' appreciate your comments, hugs, Sara
Rolland Avatar
September 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
beautiful poem, nature is a gift, you offered a talented tribute thanks poet
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
awww, thank you Yann!
Grubb Avatar
September 21, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Hi Sara. A dance, indeed. There’s a soft irony in their “dreaming of roots and branches” while leaping upward into the sky. Nicely done, my friend.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
thank you, Mikey, for noticing the irony. I appreciate your visit and comments, my poet friend
M  Avatar
September 21, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Lovely Sara….Debx
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
thank you, sweet Deb!
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