Ruby

The pun is more important than scientific accuracy

By Meredith HarmonPublished 25 days ago • 1 min read

Burmese ruby, old material, quite a beauty.

Frosted fiery ring

Reflects the barest sunset-

A glimmering joule.

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Meredith Harmon

Mix equal parts anthropologist, biologist, geologist, and artisan, stir and heat in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, sprinkle with a heaping pile of odd life experiences. Half-baked.

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Harper Lewis25 days ago
Love this and love rubies. They’re sweeter than other rocks without the chalkiness of emeralds. Yeah, I’m weird af and taste my rocks.

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