I hope they grow contentment, Theodore. Beautiful poetry!

…neel in the garden
and dig holes in the rich soil
with our fingers.
We plant seedlings, perennials.
“What are we planting, Granddaddy?”
“Memories,” I whisper,
as she flings her arms around my neck.
The Alcoholic’s Dreams
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Theodore McDowell
William J Spirdione
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Aug 24, 2023
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I hope they grow contentment, Theodore. Beautiful poetry!
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William J Spirdione is a poet who writes sonnets and more about nature and the humans within it.
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