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Some may look to distant Mars among radiant stars. Get to the desert, you'll find more much nearer ours. Nearer than any man knows. Ancestral, celestial bones, secret kept in Mojave's botany seldom seen though I've never been. Spread of clustered flowering panicles.. tall giants in sun swept sleep, despite little rain inside darkest soul they creep. As a child waking from slumber, thirsty in wonder.. they'll see you free wi' no more pain, 'cept that you bring. Look to the west, our landlocked stars.. and be free again, truly free, once again.

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Date: 2/11/2025 7:19:00 PM
Wow - a fav for me! Every lines is a gem.
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Date: 1/24/2025 10:48:00 AM
I need a Joshua tree!!
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Date: 1/24/2025 4:59:00 PM
Andrea, I know, right? Wonder if the Kumeyaay used them for medicinal purposes. -Richard
Date: 1/22/2025 1:19:00 PM
Lovely write Richard…..interesting! I am off to read more about the Joshua Tree now Ha!! Debx
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Date: 1/24/2025 4:57:00 PM
Hi Deb M, Thank you. Let me know what discoveries you make. You can become lost in the desert, figuratively speaking. -Richard
Date: 1/22/2025 6:40:00 AM
I always thought the Joshua Tree was pretty cool. Interesting poem Richard
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Date: 1/24/2025 4:52:00 PM
Thanks for the comment Tom. I've always liked the desert for it's vaguely ominous, yet undisputed beauty. The Joshua tree; proof enough heaven envies the living things that fight for life every day. -Richard

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