Gary Hunter

Lose the Signup Sheet - Nov. 22, 2021

down to bare bones

in winter

a maple takes

no reservations

for shade

nor should you

with love

for a spring

bound in buds

a tree waits for

a warm sun

to circle higher

but without seasons

you are open

for business

anytime

so please

remove that

signup sheet

pinned to your heart

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