i tilled the fields all winter
shoveled frozen soil by hand
excavating my demons
until they vanquished
in the light of day
earth exorcised
i fertilized the ground
planted buckwheat and clover
hovered anxiously
until the first buds
erupted in may
the air now fragrant
with lavender
i still stand
plow at the ready
every seed has its season
and i want to keep planting
my growing season infinite
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