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Ocean
When I built castles in the sand, it was the watercolor of sky and sea, refusing to be framed.
Aug 10
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Chris Ellsasser
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June 2025
Home
It’s too early to heat the oven, and too late to begin cutting the lawn, vacuuming the downstairs, or putting in the screens.
Jun 20
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Chris Ellsasser
4
May 2025
Sunday Afternoons
heavy enough
May 16
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Chris Ellsasser
5
April 2025
The Promise
when words arrive
Apr 25
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Chris Ellsasser
2
Devil's Rock
It's not you, it's me
Apr 11
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Chris Ellsasser
5
2
March 2025
Fog
needing to believe
Mar 7
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Chris Ellsasser
4
February 2025
A Love Story
new arrangement
Feb 28
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Chris Ellsasser
5
1
Don't Forget Your Coat
when they were little
Feb 21
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Chris Ellsasser
6
1
Kindness
it arrived unexpectedly
Feb 14
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Chris Ellsasser
3
January 2025
License to Fly
it could come true
Jan 31
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Chris Ellsasser
4
Deciduous
without compromise
Jan 10
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Chris Ellsasser
4
When the Rain Pours Down
nothing left to say
Jan 3
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Chris Ellsasser
7
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