“All my life through the new sights of nature made me rejoice like a child.” Marie Curie
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Mountains
Youth looks up to the mountain peak Ascends with vigor Age looks back with wonderAnd hard-earned perspective Forward to an unknowable horizon I feel no sense of descent At least not yet Maybe there will be new mountains Better and bigger Ever climbing To the source of the stars Painting by Kawase Hasui
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Goldfinches
In summer I heard you whistleFrom the giant thistleDreaming of seeds yet to comeNow the seeds are eaten, the stalks have fallenYet still you singMuch needed cheer to my soul you bring
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Election blue
Shock and grief And mortal dread I feel like hiding Under the covers of bed These monsters are real Intent on great harm No sense of charity No kindness, no charm
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Election Nerves
Breathe in, breathe out Long walks, keep hope in your heart Stay calmala!(I have to admit that I’ve found it almost impossible to stay calm this past week)
Haumanu Speaks/PoetiCalli 