no. 013 swaddle

Lips of the spring’s tiniest rosebuds
I swaddled you tightly against the elements
a tender white bundle
a new life in fresh snow.

Wrapped now protecting a new mark in your skin
I want to hold you again
that short car ride from the hospital.

Outside, the roses were already opening.

from the studio notebook

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no line.  Just life.

Letters from the Grove

Occasional letters from the studio, the grove, and the practice of paying attention.

Here's one way we can continue the conversation...

receive letters from the grove

Letters from the Grove

Occasional letters from the studio, the grove, and the practice of paying attention.

Here's one way we can continue the conversation...

return home

no line. Just life.

receive letters from the grove

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