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By Orlando White




 


 
tó = water




 
Source: Poetry (June 2022)
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Image description: Shapes of flowers and plants spell out the letters P O E T R Y in a grid format. Each are labeled in handwriting: "California Peony," "Matilija Poppy," "Elderberry," "White Sage," "Wild Cucumber," "Yucca." The background is light brown.
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Image description: Shapes of flowers and plants spell out the letters P O E T R Y in a grid format. Each are labeled in handwriting: "California Peony," "Matilija Poppy," "Elderberry," "White Sage," "Wild Cucumber," "Yucca." The background is light brown.
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