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poem written for and submitted to “Let's Minichu on Flowering” poetry contest, Mohan Chutani, sponsor, January 30, 2026.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ petals unfurl sixfold a subtle blush of elegance on winter’s throat earth's pink gold dawn licks the bud honey light pooling, shy lips soaked flash flood sky's palm petals sunstroked calm petals unfurl sixfold honey light pooling, shy lips soaked calm
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