“Don’t forget love;
it will bring you
all the madness you need
to unfurl yourself
across the universe.”
— Meera
blossoms opened wide
magnificence and splendor
blaze of joy in life
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Single stalk of gladiolus lives up to its name of “Sword lily” with its striking thrust of trumpet-shaped blossoms • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Joie de vivre” haiku by Mary O’Connor
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Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 