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The weeping willow Stranger to this wilderness Flourishes, grows well A sign across the field reads Aliens not wanted, go back.
Big bear stalks male cubs Mother bear, icon of stealth, Saves them from sure death. A girl-child's fate is far worse Both parents think she's a curse.
Charcoal black tree stump, Layered grey with its own ash Sprouted fresh green shoots ~ In defiance of Death's call In deference to Life's yearning.
Lord of his own fate Man, unawares, does the jig; Time plays the music Circumstances choreograph And puppeteer turns puppet.
Round, shiny, beady, Quivering, a tear drop paused On the tiny cheek Strangled sobs and trembling lips... An angel banished to earth.
Limpid, glassy lake Picture of tranquility Sitting at its edge, Statue-still, with subtle breath I swallowed the universe.
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