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Birth
Young one,
Come to us and see
All the flowing wonders
Growing in this tree
Naïve one,
Touch our leaves
Unfurl the wrinkles
And feel us breathe
Bitter one,
Try our kindness
Dry your tongue outside
And taste our sweet kisses
Eager one,
Hearken to our sayings
Through silent summer breeze
You'll hear the patient sighing
First one,
Open your hand to us
Take this faint scent
That vents something delicious
Lonely one,
Slide your fingers into the dirt
Give us your care, give us your life
And witness the beauty of birth
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