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Thomas Rist's avatar

Thank you for restacking this poem @Ann Collins. I’m delighted it appeals! šŸ™‚

Ann Collins's avatar

Always a pleasure Thomas. This one is a joy to read aloud šŸŽµšŸŽ¶

Damian Hendrickson's avatar

Thomas, you were one of the first poets I discovered on Substack - I’m glad I did, love the poem.

Thomas Rist's avatar

Thank you, Damian- that’s such a wonderful thing to say. I always appreciate your poems about Australia too!

Richbee's avatar

Cat kins. Inch worms, bees knees. Never met Ć  beech I didn’t like.

Thomas Rist's avatar

Yes - wonderful trees!

Ruth Reid's avatar

I've been waiting for your new poems! And of course these furred buds are dropping everywhere now.

Thomas Rist's avatar

That’s so kind of you, Ruth. Yes, this poem was first written in April, when the buds were just appearing and suddenly the blue sky was less visible through branches. I do like to let poems sit a while before posting - bur it does mean they’re not always seasonal!

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Oh, gorgeous.

Thomas Rist's avatar

Thank you, Margaret. And it’s lovely to hear from you!