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The Sugarville Sage

There’s a desert sage northwest of here In a town called Sugarville, Not on the top of a mountain Nor even a humble hill. This sage lives on the desert floor Where the ring-neck roosters prattle, Where rabbits hide in the rabbit brush And the prairie rattlers rattle. I would walk five miles on wounded feet Just to spend an afternoon And listen to wisdom, free of spin, Out there in the desert dunes. For this sage sees life as life unfolds; The dross refused as we progress. She knows there are no perfect flowers, But loves them none-the-less. No agenda; just the truth! And we listen all the more, And count it fortune she is here; This sage on the desert floor.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 8/10/2017 12:43:00 PM
So beautiful! Saving, Dean!
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Dean Wood
Date: 8/11/2017 11:17:00 AM
Thank you Kim! As I review my poems from time to time, this is one of my favorites. She is a neat lady!
Date: 5/8/2017 6:02:00 PM
oh gotta add you as a fave poet!!
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Dean Wood
Date: 5/8/2017 6:15:00 PM
I'm honored. Hope I don't let you down.
Date: 5/8/2017 6:01:00 PM
How wonderful to know this kind of person. I hope this is based on a true story and that you have been able to sit in the presence of this sage! Love your poetry, Dean
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Dean Wood
Date: 5/8/2017 6:15:00 PM
She's the real deal!
Date: 5/8/2017 1:01:00 PM
I love the dichotomy of the sage in this clever poem Dean. It is beautifully composed! 7 ; )
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Dean Wood
Date: 5/8/2017 1:30:00 PM
Thanks Connie. I really appreciate your comments. - Dean
Date: 5/7/2017 10:04:00 PM
I get two separate visions here.. I see the nature described and the sage as part of nature, not a really pretty plant, but accepting ... on the other hand, I see the sage as an aged, humble person with much wisdom. A wonderful storytelling poem. I really like it :)
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Dean Wood
Date: 5/8/2017 10:16:00 AM
Excellent! Just what I was shooting for! I glad you got where I was going! - Dean
Date: 5/7/2017 7:12:00 PM
Beautifully descriptive in presenting life as seen by a simple, down-to-earth sage that lives as nature, with nature, Dean. I enjoyed reading your poem! Sandra
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Dean Wood
Date: 5/8/2017 10:17:00 AM
Thank you Sandra. That is high praise coming from you. So glad you liked it! - Dean
Date: 5/7/2017 5:52:00 PM
Thanks Seeker!
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