Midwest Mary

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By

Mary K. Doyle

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Poem–Power of Green

Green makes me happy. When I’m outside in the midst of trees, shrubs, and other plants, I feel exhilarated, and there are reasons for this.

Green is a powerful color that is beneficial to our mental and physical health.

A walk in the woods or park is like medicine for the soul.

Soak it in, and enjoy! The leaves will be falling before we know it.

Power of Green

Nature provides rich benefits
with its powerful greenery—
plant-life vital to our survival.
What else
filters odors,
reduces stress,
speeds healing,
increases humidity,
improves air quality,
aids attention deficit,
boosts productivity, and
connects us to our planet?

©Mary K. Doyle, 2025

This poem is from my book of photos and poetry, Tranquility Transformation Transcendence.

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Responses to “Poem–Power of Green”

  1. vermavkv

    Very nice

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Vijay.

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  2. CJ Antichow

    Totally agree!! It’s so soothing 🌿🌱🌿🌳

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, CJ. I hope you are able to be out in the green. I know the fires have been troubling.

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      1. CJ Antichow

        Thanks Mary, drinking in all the green i can find or see!

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  3. terryshen

    Yes indeed, the power of green. It’s part of our ecosystem that we must preserve. Unfortunately, there is also a power of greed that is eroding this benefit. Thanks for sharing and the reminder, Mary.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Yes, sadly, our greenery is at risk, as are all of our basic needs. Thank you for your important comment. It’s great to see you here.

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  4. Eterea

    Very fine

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you!

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  5. Monkey’s Tale

    It’s true green, especially in nature, is medicine for the soul. Maggie

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you much, Maggie. All the best to you.

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  6. Amy

    Love you poem, Mary! These photos are showing beauty and power of nature in green.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Amy. I appreciate your kind words, my friend.

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  7. Mindful Mystic (MM)

    Green therapy for mind, body, and spirit! Lovely ode to the green. I enjoyed your reading. 💚

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, MM. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the reading.

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  8. Anonymous

    So true! Love this!!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you.

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  9. luisa zambrotta

    Your poem is beautiful and your images are fabulous!!!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, dear Luisa. I’m happy you liked the poem and photos.

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      1. luisa zambrotta

        You are so very welcome my dear Mary. It’s my pleasure as always!

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  10. Neal Saye

    I love today’s poem, Mary. It is so green! Coincidentally, my one word Wednesday post today was also about green.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Ah, like minds, my friend. We are appreciating the summer color, for sure.

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      1. Neal Saye

        Yes!

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  11. hubertprevy

    I used to prefer indoor spaces back in my youth, but with years I’ve grown to like spending time outdoors, out in the green nature.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      That’s great to hear, Hubert. I know that I need it!

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  12. Keep Calm & Drink Coffee

    And more in general green is my favorite color.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Good for you. Do you prefer any particular shade of green? I had a friend who loved lime green. Everything in her home and wardrobe was that color.

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      1. Keep Calm & Drink Coffee

        Cute! No: in general I like all the shades, according to things and situation.

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  13. kagould17

    A good salute to our natural environment Mary. For us, the forest walks also improve mental health. Happy Wednesday. Allan

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Allan. You and Patty may win the award for the most forest walks regardless of weather.

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  14. Awakening Wonders

    Yes Mary, your words spill like emeralds on the page! ❤️

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      How cute, Mary! Thank you.

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  15. Violet Lentz

    I think all of our taking nature for granted is going to come back and haunt us. Beautiful poetry 💕

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Yes, Violet. A little respect for the planet would go a long way.

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  16. GP

    Green is soothing to me.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      How about army green, GP?

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      1. GP

        Like that too! Makes me feel secure no matter what the political scene is.

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        1. Mary K. Doyle

          All the best to you.

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  17. PradP

    Yes, Green is calming and your poem is so thaughtful….& true…

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Prad. I appreciate your kind remark.

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  19. Rosaliene Bacchus

    A natural powerhouse, indeed, Mary!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Absolutely, Rosaliene. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.

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  20. jameskedze

    Green that signify photosynthesis by sunlight the true beauty of trees and plants that brings nature thrill

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      That’s beautifully said, James. Happy weekend to you.

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  21. P. J. Gudka

    Green makes me happy too. Thank you for sharing these lovely images and really enjoyed the poem.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Pooja. Greenery is like a dose of happy.

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      1. P. J. Gudka

        It is and you’re most welcome.

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  22. Choudhary

    Green 💚🍏

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Yes!

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  23. Ronit Penso Tasty Eats

    Beautiful photos and poem. So soothing. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      We need all the calm we can gather, don’t we, Ronit?

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  24. Cindy Georgakas

    Green is so beautiful like your photos and words that heal, Mary!!! ❤️

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Cindy. Sending love and calm your way, my friend.

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      1. Cindy Georgakas

        You’re so welcome and sending more back🩷

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  25. Eternity

    You are so very gifted.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you! I am humbled.

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      1. Eternity

        You are a humble person.

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  26. Kym Gordon Moore

    Oh how tranquil and healing dear Mary. Beautiful words to complement your lovely photos my friend. 🌳💚🌲

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Lady Kym. Your thoughts on my posts are meaningful to me.

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      1. Kym Gordon Moore

        You’re so very welcome my dear Mary. My pleasure. 🙏🏼 Hugs and plenty of smooches! 🥰💋😘💖🤗

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  27. Nancy Homlitas

    Your images of nature showing off the deep green tones of summer are gorgeous, Mary. Lovely poem, as well. 🙂

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, dear Nancy. I appreciate your support. Have a fabulous day.

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  28. arlene

    Love your poem and those photos…perfect.😍

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Arlene. I imagine it is very green near you.

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  29. Hazel

    I agree so much about speed of healing, Mary. It’s so true. Nature has it, especially the greenery surroundings. Lovely poem.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Hazel. Enjoy all the greenery around you.

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      1. Hazel

        Thank you so much, Mary. And it’s always my pleasure.

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  30. Mid-Life Mama

    Your images speak the calming greens of summer💚💚💚

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, MLM. Soak up those greens, my friend.

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  31. Michele Lee

    Your post and voice are medicine for the soul. Thank you for sharing, including your gorgeous photos, dear Mary. 💚

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Dancing Poet. Sending hugs to you.

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      1. Michele Lee

        Gladly received and sending back to you. 💐🙏🏻

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  32. Starlight Nook

    Green is my favorite color 💚

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  33. Swamigalkodi Astrology

    Impressive

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you.

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  34. destiny

    refreshing and in a way , healing too…
    a beautiful share, Mary…🤍

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Destiny. Happy Greenery to you.

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      1. destiny

        pleasure…and thank you too, Mary..🤍💚

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  35. johnlmalone

    a powerful argument eloquently written —

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, John. Your comments are always so kind to me.

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  36. Indira

    Indeed…nature nurtures all creatures including we the mortals! Lovely pictures, Mary!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Indira. Yes, our natural settings are a blessing. Have a great day.

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  37. Dorothy’s New Vintage Kitchen

    Beautiful!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Dorothy.

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  38. Olivia C

    Oh i love this!!

    Also if anyone else comes across this comment, would you mind checking out my mini blog?:) I have a passion for writing and would love if it reached an audience! Feel free to comment, like and subscribe if you think it is up your alley, and deserving!

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  39. Michael Sammut

    Perfectly said and beautiful photos, Mary.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Michael. When I click on your name, it says you deleted your site.

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      1. Michael Sammut

        😲 Still there. You’re welcome, Mary.

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  40. Adarsh G

    Beautifully expressed Mary

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Adarsh. Good to see you.

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      1. Adarsh G

        Likewise Mary

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  41. Edward Ortiz

    Green makes me happy too. That’s what I said when I came back from Texas in June, everything down there is so brown. I love the poem because it’s so true. Green gives me energy, and that’s what I love about our state of Illinois.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Me too, Edward. I came back from Texas and said the same thing. Like minds!

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      1. Edward Ortiz

        Yes. 🙌🏼 There was a time when I considered moving to Texas after retirement, but I decided to stay here. I’m so glad I did.

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  42. johnlmalone

    a wonderful ode to Green; I guess this could be done with all colours: inventive —

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      This is true, John. All colors have an affect on us.

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  43. Lauren Scott, Author

    This is a beautiful tribute to green, Mary, and one of my favorite colors too. 💚

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      I’m happy you like the post and the color, Lauren. Hugs to you.

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      1. Lauren Scott, Author

        Hugs to you, Mary, and have a great weekend!

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  44. Penn,…

    It is so powerful, that greenness Mary, …with so many benefits, as you say, …I love the green ‘hug’ you get from Mother Nature,…and I really enjoyed the audio,….it adds another dimension my lovely friend, …💙

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      I like “a green hug.” Love to you, Penn.

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      1. Penn,…

        💫💙💫

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  45. Praveen Yadav

    I cannot imagine my life without trees. It is very important to have trees for our life. If everyone starts planting at their level to save nature, then there will be many forests in a few years.
    Very nice and green post.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Our oxygen depends on the trees. I’m glad it all makes you happy, dear Praveen.

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      1. Praveen Yadav

        Where there is greenery, there is oxygen, there is life. That is why we all should come together and protect trees. We should try to plant at least one tree every year.

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  46. Lori Pohlman

    So true, Mary!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you kindly, Lori. Hugs to you.

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  47. Anonymous

    very nice

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you.

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  48. Swamigalkodi Astrology

    Elegant narrative

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you!

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  49. Dawn Pisturino

    I agree – and I don’t see enough green here in Arizona.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      What do you see, Dawn? Is it sandy, red mountains?

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  50. Max Muhammad

    that green is divine and shine, powerful as the glow and your words are incredible as your vision

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      You are a sweet man, Mister Max. Thank you for your support.

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      1. Max Muhammad

        I think you are a special soul

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  51. gustavo_horta

    Eu vivo há 13 anos em um Shangri-la que gostamos de chamar de roça. Fica na zona rural, distrito mínimo de una cidade pequena, por nome Rio Manso.

    O povoado em que vivo chama-se Souza e eu moro no Pequi, um pedacinho ainda menor que o Souza.

    O verde aqui é abundante e delicioso.

    Não é só Rio Manso. Tudo aqui é mansinho e a generosidade farta!

    Abraço grande e fraterno!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Parece que você vive no paraíso, meu amigo.

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      1. gustavo_horta

        Sim. Vivo mesmo!!
        Um privilégio!

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  52. takethetripbybrian

    I have enjoyed reading your blog. I have subscribed, if you have time, please check out my Blog, and consider subscribing…Thanks have a great day!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you.

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  53. SiriusSea

    Lush poetry, inviting serenity, colorful creativity = A stroll with Mary ❤ !!! L ❤ VED !!!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      You’re so cute, Ms. Siri. Love to you.

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  54. Eternity

    Thanks for your like of my post, “Jewish Prophets 3 – Isaiah Chapter 8 & 9;” you are very kind.

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  55. Kimberly Vargas Agnese

    Wonderful:)

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Kimberly.

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      1. Kimberly Vargas Agnese

        🙂

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  56. denise421win

    Awesome photos with the poem …. good one

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