by Mary E. Lowd
March 11, 2021
As small as an apple
This vole samples
Seeds and grains and scraps
Not worrying about any traps
Living its small life
Avoiding any strife
Just going about the day
Not getting in anyone’s way
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From the book: Some Words Burn Brightly: An Illuminated Collection of Poetry
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