My sister gifted me a smudge stick
foraged from fallen Connemara heather and wild seasonal flowers
—a nod to my inner hippie
Floral flotsam intertwined
an ancient clearing ritual
to burn the past and usher in the new
offering peace and tranquillity
health and clarity
I need it
My mind and heart are tired
tested by the push-pull of the past year
grateful for the l…
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