Tender words

flower in a garden
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Tender words in season,
no rehearsed reason,
tumble unnoticed
from humble prayer,
bless and blossom
in sweet summer air.
Not puffed up,
publicly blaring, but
comforting, spirited,
spontaneous sharing.
Healing nestles here.

—Grace H. Carter

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