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Pines

The Underbrush

By Harbor CecillePublished 7 months ago 1 min read
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The evergreens sport dead boughs from the ground up.

I wonder if there’s any saving them.

In my mind, I prune the spruces,

Plucking dusty needles off brittle arms.

You cannot snag me anymore.

No grabbing.

I close my eyes;

The windows are collecting rain.

I dream of cherry blossoms

As my breath fogs up the glass.

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Harbor Cecille

I carry a piece of the things that I love wherever I go. I love short fiction, chocolate ganache, forensic science, and, aptly, the water.

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    Written by Harbor Cecille