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Gleaning

Tonight I gather,picking fruits from other’s words. Gleaning,as I watch, wait, and learn. Picking of experienceto stow,safe in pockets. Like berries on a bush,tiniest of fruits. Some are bitter, some are sweet,all with bursting flavors greet. Many is the harvest ifone will gleanthe moment’s gift. ©2022 Mary Grace van der Kroef
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Layers of Years

I am privileged To watch youth fade.
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Butternut Squash Soup

Thankful for tears as I chop onions. Release, I didn’t know I needed.
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Walnut Greens, Falling Purpose/Door is a Jar Magazine

“Door is a Jar is a print and digital literary magazine of poetry, short fiction, nonfiction, drama and artwork. ”
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Lovers Getaway

The joy of wriggling feet in wet sand as waves tease toes with cool kisses, one after the other in the rhythmic love of touch.
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Stone Driveway

I would test the lineWith a toe.Were the rocks really as sharp as I remembered?Would they bite as deep as last time?A deep breath, a dive.Move fast,Perhaps it won’t hurt as much this time. Then,The coolness of grass.A softness, refreshing, soothing bruised skin.Until I was called to cross again. ©2022 Mary Grace van der Kroef
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Six Word Story (68)

Logic, the container that lets you place all your emotions in order. Alone logic is neat but empty. It can explain, but lacks the warmth and meaning that makes life worthwhile. Emotions without a holder, they roll around and make a mess at our feet. But they are a healthy staple and give our life…
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He Names Me

Untranslatable From one mind to another Labeled with others Expiriences Self perceptions that tell lies
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‘Omnipresent’ and ‘Things Made’/Heart of Flesh Literary Journal

I have been waiting with great anticipation to be able to share this publication. Heart of Flesh Literary journal is a publication I have been following since the beginning of my writing career, and they have been a dream publication for me. This last week Issue Seven went live! My poems “Omnipresent” and “Things Made”…
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Egg Salad

A crunch to spoil theCreamy texture I spread thick.Celery, too much. ©2022 Mary Grace van der Kroef
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