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She Comes Out Smelling Like Rain

Washed the roundish rock off in the pond. Metallic sizzle smell came from her center. Reminding me of a sauna’s fragrance. Mica and feldspar glinted under the water. I lift her out and sense a metallic scent. Instantly visualizing iron on a rainy day. Memories flood my brain Other rocks collected and cherished Thrown out by a prissy mother Another treasure! I dunk her into the gentle water. Next to miniscule minnows She comes out smelling like rain.

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Date: 1/15/2022 8:56:00 AM
Nice one, Caren. I'm wondering if your mother threw out your rock collection? I don't recall her being prissy!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 1/15/2022 11:37:00 PM
She was a minimalist who wanted everything CLEAN. I am still rebelling.

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