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The poetic city: “A Granddaughter’s Blessing”

Nov 30, 2020 • Creative Writing, Extra/ordinary, People

Reece Burka’s Granddaughter and inspiration . (Photo from: Reece Burka)

“A Granddaughter’s Blessing”

Walking in the park with

Winter, age three…

She holds my hand, wears my hat,

and plays with my glasses.

Then she wants me to see what she sees

and brings me to my senses.

Reece Burka

11/8/2020

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