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given

January 16, 2016 5 Comments

my poetry belongs to none
but is– to the night, given
written to its shadowy visitors
penned for its leering voyeurs

I wonโ€™t return to that place again

the falling rain may have me
all that I am
listen– to its building rhythm
hear its unending applause

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  1. thoughtsgather says

    January 16, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    Sleep didn’t come easy? ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Eric says

      January 16, 2016 at 3:26 pm

      It never does.. It only comes when I’ve nothing left ๐Ÿ˜‰

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      • thoughtsgather says

        January 16, 2016 at 3:28 pm

        It’s a new day!

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        • Eric says

          January 16, 2016 at 3:31 pm

          Yes. The sun is shining on the blacks dogs as they run.

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          • thoughtsgather says

            January 16, 2016 at 3:32 pm

            ๐Ÿ™‚

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