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Haiku: Atomic Bomb Trees

Monday, 9 August 2004, 1:22 pm
Opinion: Sonia Nettnin

Haiku: Atomic Bomb Trees

Sonia Nettnin

Children fold peace cranes
Love tree leaves whisper sky songs
Sing and open wings

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Haiku: Atomic Bomb Trees

Haiku: Atomic Bomb Trees

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