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\"\"<\/p>\n

 
\nThe trees are always optimistic
\nand fill their branches with new leaves
\nI raise my arms into the coolness of the shade
\nand I say thank you<\/p>\n

~ from Field Notes on an Endless Day<\/em><\/a> by Graeme James<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

From the blog<\/strong>
\nMightier than the crashing waves<\/a>
\nOpen the door, open the window<\/a>
\nMy God will supply<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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