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Thoughts while Floating Face Up

Posted on 2023-09-18 by Bartholomew Barker

Floating face up in a lake on an early autumn night If I don’t stare at the girl galaxy next door I can just see the smudge of Andromeda’s ancient light like a threadbare nightgown Ears underwater hear muffled details … Continue reading →

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Grateful for Blueberries

Posted on 2021-11-22 by Bartholomew Barker

Grateful for Blueberries Blueberry pie may be purplebut it tastes like the bluesummer sky reflectingoff a cold mirror lakein New England. I brace for the shockas flavor soaks my tongueand drown in a sweetthanksgiving. (Another prompt combo: blue and gratitude.)

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