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The humid air hums. Green glistens.
Umbrella sky a boundless blue.
Each deep breath an explosion of plants
leaping from earth to lariat the sun.
Blades of grass gleam tiny stars.
Indifferent to my passing, a robin worms.
Aspens shiver, spruce needles
shimmer tiny diamonds. A straggle of geese
overhead rambunctious in song.
Even that yappy dog is less grating.
From what we miss (thistledown press, 2010).
Used with the author's permission.
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Glen Sorestad is a Canadian poet, fiction writer, editor, publisher, anthologist, and public speaker. Author of more than 25 books of poetry and numerous short stories, his work has appeared in more than 70 anthologies and textbooks and his book, Selected Poems from Dancing Birches, was published in Italy in a bilingual edition. Glen has been appointed to The Order of Canada, that country's highest non-military honor, served as Saskatchewan’s first Poet Laureate from 2000 - 2004, and has given public readings of his poetry in every province of Canada, as well as in many U.S. states and many parts of Europe. Glen lives in Saskatoon with his wife, Sonia, who he claims is his "first and most enthusiastic reader and editor." Learn more about Glen here.
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loisflmom:
This Canadian has described Florida summers amazingly. Thanks for the beautiful images of things we so take for granted
Posted 07/22/2011 02:28 PM
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Linda Lee (Konichek):
Wonderful, rich images, and love the yappy dog line. Thank you Jayne and Glen.
Posted 07/21/2011 08:27 AM
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Anjie:
Gen, This is fabulous. A total celebration. Jayne, thank you for picking such wonderful poems. I am wondering if you would mind if I share this poem with high school students in an upcoming workshop? I think it would inspire them. ---Anjie Kokan
Posted 07/21/2011 08:12 AM
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