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there is a PROFUSION of Stork's Bill.    Everywhere down at A

From Margery Knott….a Sister here….and because i don't know how to place the words in correct poetic form….just the way i can.  But the words are the

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Praise the Rain by Joy Harjo

Praise the rain,  the seagull dive        The curl of plant, the raven talk ~~~   Praise the hurt,  the house slack   The stand of trees,  the dignity ~~~~~    Praise the dark,  the moon cradle   The sky fall, the bear sleep ~~~~Praise the mist,  the warrior name   The earth eclipse,  the fired leap ~~~~~Praise the backwards,  upward sky    The baby cry,  the spirit food  ~~~~Praise canoe, the fish rush   The hole for frog,  the upside down ~~~~Praise the day,  the cloud cup The mind flat,  forget it all ~~~

Praise crazy.  Praise sad.   Praise the path on which we're led.  Praise the roads on earth and water.  Praise the eater and the eaten.  Praise the beginnings,  praise the end.  Praise the song and praise the singer.

Praise the rain;  it brings more rain.    Praise the rain;   it brings more rain.

Margery….Thank You,   beyond Thank You

 

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  1. Mo Crow Avatar

    ah (((Grace))) the magic scent of rain on The Hill

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  2. Dana Avatar

    May the rain fall at just the right times and just the right amount.

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  3. grace Forrest Avatar

    MO. Beloved MO. yes. Praise that and Praise you.

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  4. grace Forrest Avatar

    Only Earth can know

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  5. sparrow Avatar
    sparrow

    Ahhh, checking in from Detroit dear grace
    xo

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  6. Liz A Avatar

    praise the words … the stork’s bill … the community … the joy of living … amen

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  7. Marti Avatar
    Marti

    As I am seeing this today, the day of green,I want to sit in this beautiful spot and just breathe, running my fingers through the stork’s bill. Nature gifts us with the most beautiful assortment of green…
    For all who come here, a little blessing from J.M. Synge, one of Ireland’s beloved poets and playwrights:
    “May the air bless you, and water, and the wind, the sea, and all the hours of the sun and moon.”

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  8. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    Wowza Grace .. a field of glory. It is beautiful!!

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  9. Acey Avatar

    Love this poem. And so much life vibrancy. It snowed here overnight but has since turned to rain. I am going through my jeans wondering which pair to sacrifice to mud season out there in the field. Seems like this level of gardening needs an official uniform …

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  10. grace Forrest Avatar

    it does…uniform….i am like an old farmer here. The work levis, sweatshirt for the days…they come off and
    on and when i’m in, they hang on a hook. Part because of
    no washing machine, but part because it just makes sense.

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  11. grace Forrest Avatar

    they are the most amazing plants…so surprised to
    see so many.

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  12. grace Forrest Avatar

    yes..Green for YOU!

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  13. grace Forrest Avatar

    All These and yes, amen

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  14. grace Forrest Avatar

    then…a Good Sign!

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  15. grace Forrest Avatar

    yes…from your Place…and your loving Work there

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  16. dee Avatar

    Praise crazy. Praise sad. Praise the path on which we’re led.
    Yes.

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