Ah, what a feeling of liberation! - Deborah Barchi - Medium

The other day, I wandered into the dining room and saw a lone blueberry on the floor. Instinctively I stooped to fetch it but then I stopped. Oh, just stay there for now, I said. I’m busy.

Blueberry on the Floor

Jenine "Jeni" Baines

May 30, 2021

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Ah, what a feeling of liberation!

Deborah Barchi

Written by Deborah Barchi

Deborah Barchi has recently retired from her career as a librarian and now has time to read, explore nature, and write poetry and essays.

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