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singing and dancing--the frogs and dragonfliesat the forest pond
no longer alonethe bluejay seeks solitude--the blueberry bush
from a copse of treesa deer bounds across the path--the lupines quiver
the river defiesthe dam that once held it--Mattawamkeag
staring blanklythe old man wanders lonelyalong the mountain trail
the grass is shortermy forehead's pitted by flieslawn care has begun
in the quiet hoursi dream of a peaceful deathbut peace will not come
a hike up the hillmosquitos and flies attack--but, oh, the view!
a hike through the treesto the view from May Mountain--but, oh, the flies
4:30 A.M.sunshine begins to calm the dewdandelions still sleep
photo on the fridgereminds me of happier daysa lifetime ago
strawberry blossomsfiddleheads and daffodils--a tickle in my throat
overgrown lawnempty uncovered swimming pool--vacant McMansion
breaking the silencea red-eyed vireo'spleasant lilt