And Asters Abound

An Aria. Alleluia.

By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdPublished about a year ago • 1 min read

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And asters abound

animate asters an apiary, alleluia

alight and alive and ardent

an astronomer advancing always ad astra

an anthem, an aria

another asking an alternate autobiography

another answering alleluia

another anaphora

attending an altar

alleluia, alleluia

asters, an aria, answer ad astra

alleluia

nature poetry surreal poetry

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Sarahmarie Specht-Bird

A writer, teacher, traveler, and long-distance hiker in pursuit of a life that blends them all. Read trail dispatches and adventure stories at my website.

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