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By Mankh (Walter E. Harris III) | Axis of Logic

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Wednesday, Nov 24, 2021

woodpecker
going at that suet
giving thanks

bluejay
swooping down for those peanuts
giving thanks

trees
absorbing sun’s and stars’ energy
giving thanks

this is everyday nature

so why the holiday?

Mankh (Walter E. Harris III) is an essayist and resident poet at Axis of Logic. Check out his newest book Moving Through The Empty Gate Forest: inside looking out. In addition to his work as a writer and small press publisher, he travels a holistic mystic pathway staying in touch with Turtle Island. His website is here.

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