With muddy paws she leapt into his open arms.

He caught her easily and gently, as she snuggled into his neck,

His shirt covered with swampy roses.

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Oh Lenten Valentine,

May we love ourselves and our neighbors as Your emissaries teach us daily.

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May i, for these 40 days, which is forever, remember All is dust,

Wether fey or cosmic,

Ashes, ashes, ashes.

And may i also remember that we are Phoenix, Rising in LOVE.