A Poet's Journey

A Poet's Journey

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A Poet's Journey
A Poet's Journey
Celebrate Life

Celebrate Life

Welcome the morning

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Bob Metivier
May 20, 2022
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A Poet's Journey
A Poet's Journey
Celebrate Life
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Photo by Author — Pepper seedlings — 2022


They raise up their hands
To the sky and the light
To welcome the morning
The birth of new life

They never ask when
Their turn is to shine
Their arms wide open
To celebrate life

They stretch and they turn
To catch the right view
As the sun moves along
They slowly pursue her

It’s a simple dance
To a simple song
Nothing special …

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