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Yellow jonquils bloom, purple wisteria
runs wild on the roadside.
Gardens and parks and trails
beam with life on every corner–
an invitation to each passerby.
Hydrangeas blossom bold and white.
Full and abundant
laughter rises from the green
as city bells ring
offering a warm welcome home.
Golden mums and marigolds
decorate front porches.
An aroma of old books and street fairs
awakens nostalgia and joy—
grateful reminders of rich life.
Colors fade to gray, petals fall,
trees are beautifully bare.
Life lingers
as dwellers hold fast to faith
in the glow of small town street lights.
Kim Butler is a Smyrna-based writer whose poetry is crafted to meet readers where they are—offering reflection, connection, and the reminder that no one is alone. For more than a decade, Kim has worked with leaders and creatives as a coach through her company, The Whiteboard Room. She is actively involved as a leader at The Square Church and is an avid Braves fan.
Her work has been published in The Way Back To Ourselves Literary Journal and Vessels of Light Journal. Kim’s debut book, To Whom It May Concern, is set for release in 2026. She shares her writing and reflections online and welcomes readers to connect.
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