Love Poem: An Offering of Poppies
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Written by: Paul Callus

An Offering of Poppies

Californian wildfires, aided by strong winds, left a trail of destruction, 
deaths, and acres of ravaged land.  Yet, out of the ashes, stimulated 
by intense heat, fire follower seeds start to sprout, and in no time at 
all, an explosion of orange and red poppies give a lease of new life to 
the barren land – a gratifying gift of hope which only nature has the 
ability to offer. 

          the essence of rain
          nourishes an arid heart -
          inflorescent love


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