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The Glastonbury Thorn by Victor Weston

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The Glastonbury Thorn Copyright © Victor Weston 2010

You could just catch a glimpse of an eye
under the hat’s brim
so blue, you could see through ...

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Irene by Thraves Thraveson

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Irene Copyright © Thraves Thraveson 2011

You gave me your courage
and took away my fear
with you nothing was impossible

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After I Have Gone by Thraves Thraveson

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After I Have Gone Copyright © Thraves Thraveson 2010

The time draws near, when I shall soon be gone
No need for bravery, I do not fear
Now my last breath is near,

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War Illustrated by Richard Whiting

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War, Illustrated Copyright © Richard Whiting 2011

He holds his photographs;
They tremble in an uncertain grip;
The face of an aged youth;

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A Biography Of Trees by Richard Whiting

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A Biography of Trees Copyright © Richard Whiting 2011

Finding words amongst the trees;
Striking them together like flints
You form a first flame.

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Astrobun by Colin Whyles

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Astrobun Copyright © Colin Whyles 1995

We used to have a rabbit
Who would climb up on the shed
She was closer to the stars,

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"Sedges" Revisited October 3 2010 by Victor Weston

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"Sedges" revisited October 30 2010 Copyright © Victor Weston 2010

I saw from the road
the old cherry tree
outside my bedroom window

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From A Window At Lumb Bank by Sally Warrell

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From a Window at Lumb Bank Copyright © Sally Warrell 2010

From my window I am watching the Indians,
Brave souls rooted against a smoky sky.
A dozen or so sparse, lonely firs

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Asylum Seeker by Sally Warrell

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Asylum Seeker Copyright © Sally Warrell 2010

Your papers are not in order:
You do not have the necessary papers.
You must be sent back from B to A.

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Leaf Games by Thraves Thraveson

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Leaf Games Copyright © Thraves Thraveson 2011

Mini tornado’s herd the fallen leaves
Slithering on the hard surface of the road
Playing games

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Falling Like Autumn by Andrew Underwood

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Falling Like Autumn Copyright © Andrew Underwood 2011

High, high tree
I can behold your tee-
-tering, skeleton bark, a

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