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Re: Writers Parasite [Contains Adult Language & Situations]
Today, grateful for receiving some kind words. Also, while excavating a new road I came across a wonderful cedar tree about 24" tall that was to be destroyed by progress. I dug it out and placed it in a bucket and then tonight after getting home, planted it. Will it survive? Maybe. Maybe not. But for sure it survived getting buried and destroyed. Cedar is a beautiful tree indeed.
Also, at work today, a man named, Mark was tasked with raking topsoil I was scooping into some flower beds. I laughed as a hen (chicken) would not leave him alone. I watched as the hen rushed in and tried to find worms while Mark raked. Of course, I made lots of jokes about it to him.
Today was a good day. And so, what better way to end it then to write.
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Beneath the stature of majesty
Towering high stood a cedar
So thick the boughs to hide
nests
webs
sky
Creek rushing clear over flat stones placed
Gushing force to test the ears
and so peaceful to listen and dream
A man labored with a rake, cigarette dangling, acne popping, and few teeth
yet an old chicken joined him; again, such peace
Ground soft from so much water called rain
Pollen and petals from plums reached out for notice
while the teeth of the machine dug deep
Today, a good day, and now a good night
to sleep.
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And though the day is over, a 'Happy Mothers Day' to those mothers who try their hardest raising children in a world so harsh and strange.