The Battle of Escanaba – Barbara Leonhard — FREE VERSE REVOLUTION

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Lake Michigan waves swoosh into his grandparents’ backyard. Go count the sand crystals on the shore, they say, for he is too loud. The sandy yard, the prickly lake grass, the lake water stirred gray by churning sand. On his knees, with the sun bearing down on his raw skin, he digs for jewels, […]

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©Barbara Leonhard, extraordinarysunshineweaver.blog and meelosmom.podbean.com

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6 responses to “The Battle of Escanaba – Barbara Leonhard — FREE VERSE REVOLUTION”

  1. Stephen Avatar

    Fantastic, Barbara. Love the reference to Ceto.

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    1. extraordinarysunshineweaver Avatar

      Thank you, Stephen!

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      1. Stephen Avatar

        You are very welcome Barbara

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      2. extraordinarysunshineweaver Avatar

        The family tree of mythological gods and goddesses is overwhelming. Fun to explore for poetry, though.

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