Written 25 August 2026 for The Lento Soup Poetry Contest sponsored by Charles Messina
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In spring the thaw begins to creep, Thin winter’s hold, soon starts to sleep, Quiet murmuring, slow and deep, Secrets that rivers rarely keep. Earth awakes from its desired rest, Rebirth of lawns and trees redessed, Soothing breeze greets the tender chest, Heralding promise to be blessed.
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