A dead hydrangea is as intricate and lovely as one in bloom. Bleak sky…

Toni Morrison
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A dead hydrangea is as intricate and lovely as one in bloom. Bleak sky is as seductive as sunshine, miniature orange trees without blossom or fruit are not defective; they are that. ✨ Toni Morrison (1987). Tar Baby, New Amer Library
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A dead hydrangea is as intricate and lovely as one in bloom. Bleak sky is as seductive as sunshine, miniature orange trees without blossom or fruit are not defective; they are that. ✨ Toni Morrison (1987). Tar Baby, New Amer Library

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