In twilight’s hush, where embers flow, two thistles sway as soft winds blow.

Pataskala, Ohio
August 2, 2025
Though thorns may crown their slender frame, they cling as one, through joy and flame.
Their edges gleam, their spines defend, yet heart to heart, their roots transcend.
Amid the wild, the rough, the free, they bloom in steadfast unity.