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Guest poem: Vespers

A few lovely lines about the egrets that call the river home.

By

Bill McCarthy

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September 25, 2020

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Great egret, St. Croix River rookery. (Greg Seitz, St. Croix 360)

Egrets float in over 
the darkening river,
lighting reverently 
on bent branches.
White prayer flags
spreading blessings
to all beings.

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