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It doesn’t take much to bloom–
a space in the yard
tucked away from plain view
safe from weeds and snakes.
Just stretch out your branches,
bend to the light,
open your eyes
and be white lace, clouds of lace
woven on air
swept up in a tangle of wind
waiting for hope.
That’s all it takes to bloom.
(c) Margaret Simon
Reflections on the Teche 