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"Greenway"


It is far from pristine habitat, this path which snakes along the city's sewer line,
where a ramble to the weir after a pounding rain
reveals a creek choked with plastic bags, basketballs, and the ironic water bottle.

And, truth be told, here spring's first fiery green is invasive elaeagnus
overhanging a stiltgrass tangle, which at least conceals
the dogs' lost tennis balls or the inexplicable single running shoe.

And yet, for all of that, there is this:
that on one still morning, I was startled by persistent knocking
And answering it with a swift, upward glance,
Saw five pileated woodpecker fledglings
Proclaiming grace
with the brilliant banners of their black-and-white wings.

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Randy Senzig, Executive Director
(919) 270-9682
Iris Senzig, Chief Operating Officer
(919) 270-8876

humanearthrestoration@gmail.com
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    • Neighborhood Ecology Corps
    • The Homeplace Artistry
    • CORES
    • Summer Camp Wind Eagle
    • Leopold Education Project
    • Creation Care
    • Earth EldeRevolution
  • Get Involved
    • Summer Internships
  • Remembering Ross
    • Poetry Contest
    • Winning Poems
  • Newsletter
  • About Us
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    • Partners and BOD
    • Contact Us
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