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This  special willow (Salix Caprea)
Is an early spring-blooming small tree.
The fuzzy little catlike blooms
Are very interesting to see.

Put these willow branches into water
And force them into early bloom.
It’s fun to watch them grow and open.
They’ll cheer up any wintry room.

By Joyce Johnson February 26 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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February 27, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Thank you for sharing your poetry with us Joyce. I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry today. Will be back another day to read more. Love, Carol
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February 26, 2012 at 11:44 PM
check line 2 Joyce "and" , should it be "an" and everyone has had to spell pussywillow wrong to post it, I have tons of new variations
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