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The Dark-Eyed Junco ’ s Promise by T . Jenese Thompson

Lilac is shy in waiting for the cool current and the dark-eyed junco ’ s promise of decency

Forgive my arch song and loose woven shawl seeking the scent of March

Winter held well the fern wood and salted caramel tea poured to early eves

Pardon my vanity motive and worn sentiment for the dark-eyed junco ’ s promise of decency

Lilac bloom follows its departure

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