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The Long Departed
by Sandy Olson

Ubiquitous Hydrangeas shade the graves of the long departed;
weather worn names of family, friends, and unknown soldiers;
reminders of wars and plagues long forgotten;

rough cold stones sun-dappled by creamy overarching flora.

Aging grand dames, gnarled of branch,
profuse in clusters, reflect still the bloom of bygone days.