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Thomas DeFreitas's avatar

It is so satisfying to hear the names. The mourning doves. Jasmine, goldfinch, peony. Moroccan mint tea. I am enchanted by the specificity! (Being a city boy who's lucky if he knows a hydrangea from a hat-rack.)

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Jenna's avatar

"Oh, sweet tenderness,

let me never

forget you."

Mmmm, yes to this. Thank you for this tender poem, Julia.

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