Great Regulars: Back Yard

by Elizabeth Spires

The Beautiful Lawn Sprinkler
by Howard Nemerov

Back Yard

It didn't rain.

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Back Yard by Elizabeth Spires: The Beautiful Lawn Sprinkler by Howard Nemerov

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Blackberry Pie
by Jennifer Rae Vernon

is kernels of juice

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Blackberry Pie by Jennifer Rae Vernon

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Moving Day
by Ron Koertge

While sitting home one night, I hear burglars fiddling

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Moving Day by Ron Koertge

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Skinny-Dipping After Work at the Drive-In
by Debra Nystrom

No moon; the pickup's headlights stare

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Skinny-Dipping After Work at the Drive-In by Debra Nystrom

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Straightpins
by Jo McDougall

Growing up in a small town,

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Straightpins by Jo McDougall

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Vegetable Love
by Barbara Crooker

Feel a tomato, heft its weight in your palm,

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Vegetable Love by Barbara Crooker

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Whirlpool
by George Bilgere

In the morning, after much delay,

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Whirlpool by George Bilgere

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