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Shackleton and Me
When Shackleton’s ancestors still dwelt in caves, Mine floated and furled through the air. When his fur-clad forebears fought bears for their turf, Mine settled here clothing the earth. When he and his men were still dust in the sky,… Continue reading
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Iguana
Your Mona Lisa smile implies you know much more than I, Where grow the sweetest prickly pears, where hawks plummet and ply Their taloned trade among the mangroves while the crabs and lizards flit Along the sand, through coves with… Continue reading
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Spring in My Feet
Einstein-haired forsythias wave To daffodils who bow and brave The bagpipe drone and wheeze of blowers Lofting leaves among the flowers Callow cherries blush with pride, Their elders slumber on and bide The time til arthritic limbs Break out in… Continue reading
