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Sarah Howard Lapine's avatar

Happy New Year to you, David. I've been quiet here lately too, but still filling pages with words. Maybe soon I'll get back to this, as I have loved the small community I found here. Looking forward to your words.

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David Donoghue's avatar

Thanks for reaching out Sarah. Yes something new is brewing :) Looking forward to getting back to it all.

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LeeAnn Pickrell's avatar

How lovely to read your poem today. I was just wondering about your newsletter and I’m glad you’ll be back later in the year. Happy New Year!

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Tara Connor's avatar

Love this. Even the melancholy bits become a sort of tradition. Glad you're taking some time.

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Wei Tam's avatar

A wonderful poem, David! And thank you so much for the mention. Happy New Year and tree corpse appreciation day!

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rena's avatar

Good to see you, Dave. All the best in 2025 🌻

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Frances Moore's avatar

Love the cycle in this, David

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Happy New Year David! I enjoyed this poem so much. It's amazing what some time away does for the mind isn't it. Enjoy!

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James Hart's avatar

Very nice, David, and great to hear from you! I've often felt that half the point of getting a real tree is the smell of the house after it's been put up.

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MK Creel's avatar

Love the sounds in this poem. And that stench of sap.

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Treasa's avatar

A gruesome end indeedims! Happy New Year David!!

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