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Daily Archives: June 1, 2012
Poetry Friday: The Rhododendron
The Rhododendron by Anna J. Boll Stumble on a bush all abuzz with busy bees, Gathering pink pollen just as slowly as they please. Their striped bodies tumble into fragrant blossom cups, Then drunk with pollen powder they can hardly … Continue reading


