Hespiridium ... Expel

Today's word is "hespiridium" ... hes-puh-rid-ee-uhm ... Botony. The fruit of a citrus plant, as of an orange. (Dictionary.com)

Exile

Far from the edge of Oceana,

Where dragons and fairies play,

We mortals made of earth,

Live out our counted days.

We began in paradise,

With hesperidian fruited trees,

And more blessings than we knew,

As we held the golden key.

Then came will-full desire,

And we painted black our sky,

As we left that garden pure,

With sad and mournful cry.

No use in contemplating,

Our former perfect place,

Only a holy turning,

Will bring us back to grace.

Anne Selleck

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