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The Abacus of Existing

The Abacus of Existing

An ode to Spring

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Vanessa Rose Lima
Mar 20, 2025
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Small signs of life

show up on our walk.

Birds sing a quiet song

they are there, they are ready.

Skunk cabbage peaks out

from under matted leaves.

Embedded with death, a deep brown, crisp from the lack of oxygen

ready to compost for another season.

The air is different

a slight veil of humidity

I welcome it, embracing the way it makes my body feel

Itchy eyes that …

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