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Eloquence – By Usiku

Published By Usiku • Sep 28th, 2008 • Category: Poetry

Imagination, Faith, Freedom and LoveJoy fashioned a child
The people rejoiced with such exuberance
All beings paused in their orbits
Gratitude and praise were unto the child as sustenance
She flourished
Moving with the ease of grace and bravery
Aroused their wonder
When she breathed, possibilities emerged
Her presence felt as laughter’s lingering satisfaction
Each person understood in their own way
Appreciating, absorbing, appreciating
Gaining permission [...]



Why We Need Peach Trees & Kids – By Usiku

Published By Usiku • Jun 1st, 2008 • Category: Flash Fiction

Each season, branches and the fringes of their shadows are filled with chances.
There’s the front yard, the house, the back yard, the garage and then an extended piece of land my son and I call “the outback.” We use it mostly for exploring the abundance of sprawling plants and roaming plant lovers that seem naturally [...]