vintage cider,
preserves and jelly,
in nana's cellar...
if I could bottle
one ounce of her wisdom
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her dripping raincoat
hanging from a hook
on the porch ...
early for my ageing friend
to retire from the garden
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with a smile
he kicks a drop goal ...
how good it feels
to be in the right place
at the right time
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Anne Curran is a Japanese verse forms poet from Hamilton, New Zealand. Anne has been writing poetry for about ten years with the encouragement of friends and family. She draws inspiration from the world around her. She has been fortunate to enjoy the wisdom of some fine editors and fellow poets.
These are so excellent. Enjoyed every one. Thank you for sharing your talent, Ralph.
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