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Absolutely Revolting
Poems
by Brendan Ryan •
April 2014, no. 360

Camellias by Brendan Ryan

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I take a straw broom to the damp leaves on the side path.
The concrete pavers are stained and dirty as they have been
for much of the year. Stooping allows me to see

 


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Camellias by Brendan Ryan

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