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Ripple Effect


A transparent water droplet,

seemingly microscopic in the grand scheme of things.

 

But one must not forget

that a butterfly's wings can cause a tsunami.

 

One small motion, setting into place

another. 

 

This water droplet has the potential to cause

a ripple effect;

 

it just needs to 

let

go...

 

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Grant-Grey Porter Hawk Guda
<p>Powerful expression!&nbsp;</p>

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