Such tender, symbolic, and yet very grounded imagery. I love the seamless movement between symbolism and earthbound experiences you express here. - Deborah Barchi - Medium

One by one, along each side of a wasteland cleared,
I tuck the agave babies beneath sheets of sand
and coverlets of sweet dreams and bark
never understanding
until following the Gloaming’s pointed finger.
I’d created a new path

Jenine "Jeni" Baines

May 29, 2021

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Such tender, symbolic, and yet very grounded imagery. I love the seamless movement between symbolism and earthbound experiences you express here.

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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