Farmer Boy - Oct. 20, 2026

Gary Hunter

11 minutes ago

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recently

someone called me that,

and it makes sense

if you knew

my love of plants,

fawning and mothering

feeding and watering

sharing their gifts

my love of animals

their innocent love

simple needs

and simple lives

my love of mornings

early sunshine

fresh air and

what’s in the air -

the marvel the awe

the sense

that this moment

is life’s perfect gift

that never needs opening

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