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Minimalism's GrinMinimalism's Grin

A cold drafty drink in simplicity's cup
Line drawings of lace
in green curtains release
Bare murmurs of reach
for the sky heaven's shout
With gossamer tidings
winter's mirth winks
The emptiness zen of trees.

Cross-posted from sharani.srichinmoycentre.org

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Sharani Robins

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