Beyond the pale

Early: bulbs rose through. (… and the frost-crisped grass made glinting noises said your youngest dog and…)(Light makes no sound said your youngest girl cat from windowsill.)(When late afternoon sun hits my fur the air purrs in appreciation said her brother.)(Save me ruminated your oldest cat from iron pot.) You hung suet, feeders; brought fresh water. You steeped tea, added layer, worked. You toweled. (We think that is a very rare shade of orange whispered your canaries.)(bynd th pl texted your younger cat.)(Too bright echoed your oldest dog.)(Hue not mental wattage said your younger dog from stoop.) Long-haired moon combs over.

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