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Near the Roots

f i r m handshake of S u m m e r leaves and branches frivolous……..carefree the caress of the breeze impressive t a l l sturdy oaks tee hees in the heat, swing twisting flowers ci r c l e a r o u n d playfully near the roots, still dependent on parents comes the first chill of minor adulthood fumble for keys a n d forgotten bill the lights go out; the sun’s taunting babe wails and toddler tantrums husband’s gambling; alone meeting of the hearts for Winter’s sake a shared quilt handshake h u g

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Date: 6/3/2025 10:30:00 PM
Very cool. Kim. I really like this. And the contrast of summer with winter ending
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/4/2025 6:46:00 AM
Thank you, Andrea! xx
Date: 6/3/2025 2:58:00 PM
Whoa!! First taste of adulthood and it reads like someone is overwhelmed with adult problems that one so young should not have to deal with. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/3/2025 3:47:00 PM
Thank you, Sara! A brief respite from the rain and enjoying a glorious day :) Hope you are too!
Date: 6/3/2025 10:42:00 AM
A very breathtaking Etheree. " alone meeting of the hearts for Winter’s sake" quite the way to look at Summer, Kim <3
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/3/2025 3:46:00 PM
Thank you, Paige!
Date: 6/3/2025 8:30:00 AM
Wonderful! I'm off to Belmont, for the Belmont Stakes. Love it!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/3/2025 10:18:00 AM
Have fun!! Thanks for reading!
Date: 6/3/2025 7:14:00 AM
Summer's handshake and winter's warm hug. Very nicely done
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/3/2025 10:19:00 AM
Thank you, Joe! Both have their time :)

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