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Apr 3Liked by X. P. Callahan

Lovely going for a ride with you ... ghost scent of spent allium now in my writing space

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Apr 3Liked by X. P. Callahan

Love the imagery of our home and your ride 🚲

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Apr 3Liked by X. P. Callahan

This leaves a marvelous ghost scent in my mind.

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Apr 3Liked by X. P. Callahan

The first place I ever encountered “mackerel sky” was in the movie Plenty (with Meryl Streep). This might be the first time I’ve ever seen it in print. Such a great image.

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Thank you, Frank. I never saw that movie. Must watch.

"Mackerel sky" is a real meteorological term: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackerel_sky

A case of life imitating art?

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Apr 3Liked by X. P. Callahan

With you all the way….

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I have 2 bikes . . .

But happy to have you along. Time soon for a hike on the other side of the Organ Mountains?

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Apr 4Liked by X. P. Callahan

Beautiful.

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Thanks so much, Mary.

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The center of this poem is in the things that are seen and how they are described. The language utilized makes the reading of the poem away from clichés which is what gives this poem its good flavor. Good read!

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