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The Gentle Crocus Hones Green Blades of Rain (a villanelle rebuttal of Thomas)

Posted on Thursday, March 13th, 2014 11:39 am by John MacKenzie

Niel Gow’s ‘Lament for the Death of his Second Wife’ The Gentle Crocus Hones Green Blades of Rain The gentle crocus hones green blades of rain And whittles gaps in notes the small birds sing; Out of silence we build … Continue reading →

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