Somebody’s always got to be first,
no matter the risk,
so comes the crocus.

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Another killing frost to come?

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Of course.

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But, hello, for today.

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Leftovers under foot.

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Step gently because it is all alive.

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Even the rocks, digested by their dressings.

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Quartz born in fire, resting on the loam.

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 Quartz born in fire, washed by the waters.