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Johnny Appleseed

Johnny was a lover of God's country who roamed cherished land because he was free. A skilled outdoorsman with backcountry charms, he donned a burlap sack with holes for arms. To wear rugged shoes was quite a blessing, for barefoot he'd trek, soles without dressing. He donned a useful pot upon his head, books have depicted, historians said. He was kind and gentle to all God's life, though he was childless and had no wife. He escaped wild beasts, slept under stars, and had tales to tell along with scars. As an optimist with fistfuls of seed, he ceased moments to meet a future need. Crisp and delicious, he loved apples' taste, pocketing precious seed to sow in haste. Imaging orchards graceful and wild, he planted new life with faith of a child. With settlers he'd barter for basic needs blessing them with the product of his seeds. From Pennsylvania to Iowa's ground, Johnny's living legacy can be found. 1/20/2021

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Date: 2/2/2021 1:43:00 PM
oh he ended up in Iowa? That is my home state. I remember learning of this legendary character. he was cool. So is your poem about him.
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Juliet Ligon
Date: 2/2/2021 2:15:00 PM
Yes, that's the farthest his plantings extended west. I wonder if you'd be able to visit any landmarks. He seemed like an interesting character, so I did a little research on him.
Date: 1/29/2021 6:27:00 AM
Great poetic way to describe the legendary man.
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Juliet Ligon
Date: 2/2/2021 2:16:00 PM
Thanks, Robert.
Date: 1/21/2021 2:17:00 PM
Love it! Love them apples!
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Juliet Ligon
Date: 2/2/2021 2:16:00 PM
Thanks, Kim.
Date: 1/21/2021 9:23:00 AM
I like how I read this...it was entertaining
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Juliet Ligon
Date: 1/21/2021 11:30:00 AM
Thanks, Arturo. Also one of my life's ambitions (though on a small scale.)

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