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Life is the miracle awe around us.\u00a0 All we have to pay is attention.<\/p>\n

Life Shows Up<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mother Earth roots
\nAnd sun kisses
\nThe flower makes scents
\nWith neither yes nor nose
\nThe chemistry of life
\nShows up
\nOut of thin air
\nAnd a peace of mud
\nAnd like wise should
\nA bee-ing
\nShow up
\nAs well
\nAwe the more
\nFood for a queen
\nAnd then some<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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