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Unashamed

October 24, 2016 By Juanita Ryan 2 Comments

The maple shed her golden garment
disrobing piece by piece
to stand through winter’s storm
unprotected, unadorned—
a gnarled skeleton
draped in ancient, ill-fitted skin.
Her exposure
awakens an ache of awe in me.
Naked and unashamed
she stands.
Breathless, I gaze
at such beauty.

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  1. Kelly B says

    October 24, 2016 at 4:14 am

    Beautiful. Love it!!!!

    Reply
    • Juanita Ryan says

      October 25, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      Thank you, Kelly.

      Reply

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