A delightfully exploration of the extended metaphor and the limitations of
such wittily pointed out. Not sure about 'with no opinion' though. Regards
Arthur.
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From: "James Bell" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 8:08 AM
Subject: New sub: Leaf
> Let me know what you all think.
>
> LEAF
>
> Sometimes he would take the time
> take a leaf and look at it
> become like the leaf in looking
> and see it was impervious to rain
> open and inviting to the sun
> was not entirely unique
> as one of a branch and
> that branch
> part of an entire bush
> rooted and in wait
> with no opinion
> its ribs held taut
> as it sucked up water
> and minerals
> all the way from its roots
> by osmosis
>
> and grew greener in its reaction to light
>
> He drew the parallels
> though balked at photosynthesis
>
> bw
> James
>
>
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