Baking

loses its appeal

when indoor temperatures

exceed eighty-five

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In Memoriam

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Cut off in their prime
a thousand priceless violets
someone mowed the lawn

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Aubade

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Avian choirs sing
hallelujah to the day
morning counterpoint

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Chant

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Blackbird antiphon
echoing from tree to tree
the soundtrack of spring

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Petit Déjeuner

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Robin on the lawn
how was your breakfast of worms?
I had tea and toast

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