Here in February, the fine
dark branches of the almond
begin to sprout tiny clusters
of leaves, sticky to the touch.
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Enormity and depth of grief expressed is simply touching. Thanks for sharing.
Expression of grief has many ways. Struggling with that grief has many ways too. This poem expresses it in such an effective way. It's like harsh afternoon meeting timid dusk.
For the bare roots! And to take care of nature. Nice work.
dang! what restraint! what sticking to the facts! and what pictures to make me know the feeling he evokes. -glen kappy