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Poem: "The Republic of Sun" by Melanie Greenhouse of Noank, CT (Melanie's Bio) I pledge allegiance to the crocuses of the United States of America and to the Republic of Green Grass on which I stand, barefoot, toes wriggling in the dampness where just moments ago, worms coupled and doubled themselves. One nation of friends seated at a table beneath a blooming tulip tree, indivisible and radiant in spring's spotlight, with liberty and herbal tea; scones —both blueberry and strawberry— and Justice, Jude, Janice, Rhonda, Herta, Sue Ellen, and Edwina. Such an ensemble would make Justice grin from sea to shining sea.  About the author: 
Melanie Greenhouse lives and writes on the outskirts of Noank, CT, a place that inspired numerous productions of two of her best known plays, Point of Land & The Duchess of Noank. She directed the Arts Café~Mystic for 10 years (1994 – 2004), the popular literary series that continues to host nationally acclaimed poets & writers. Now, she interviews those writers for two local papers, conducts seminars which explore their work, and reads her poetry at various venues. A mix of humor and pathos is present in both her plays and poetry. Her big moment as a poet happened in October, 2006 at the Arts Café~Mystic when she opened for Sharon Olds. The next was being a finalist in the PHC spring poem competition!
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