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Savoring a Succulent Season

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A poem for summer

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Crystal Jackson
May 27, 2024
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A poem for summer

Photo by Hazzel Silva on Unsplash

The world is blooming, ripening
Dew drops cling to tender leaves
And slide sensuously down to soak the soil
Where seeds once rested, dreaming

The hem of a gown turns dark and wet 
Weighted down on the garden walk
The heat shimmers at this early hour
Savored peach now sweet and streaming

Juices run down neck and …

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