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 poem written for and submitted to “Let's Minichu on Flowering” poetry contest, Mohan Chutani, sponsor, January 30, 2026. 

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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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Gauthier Avatar
February 14, 2026 at 4:08 PM
charming ~
Etgen-Baker Avatar
February 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
many thanks, Line
Wolf Avatar
January 31, 2026 at 9:03 PM
'a subtle brush of elegance on winter's throat.' -- Elegant AND eloquent, Sara. Lovely penned. ~ Gershon
Etgen-Baker Avatar
February 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
awww, thank you, Gershon. Appreciate your stopping by and commenting.
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