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Uncovering Spring Violets Before Their Time I raked some winter leaves away Wind-banked against a rock And found them mixed among decay White-stemmed in winter shock. Exposed, a pauper's sun seeped through Where they were still asleep Frail and undressed in springtime blue I feared they would not keep. Quickly, I tucked their cover back Reset their hand of time Tiptoed away and left no track— Anxiety had been mine. —Billy C. Clark 60 ...

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