Writing until the light goes out

Writing until the light goes out

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Writing until the light goes out
Writing until the light goes out
New poems from w-i-p collection, "Less" #1
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New poems from w-i-p collection, "Less" #1

Two new poems from a potential new collection...

May 12, 2024
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Writing until the light goes out
Writing until the light goes out
New poems from w-i-p collection, "Less" #1
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how did they scatter you
			reverently
			slowly

was there a graceful arc described above the borders
by a hand knowing the flowers would be grateful
for the nitrogen
the base elements

and which way was the wind blowing

	the indignity of brushing ash
		from well-manicured black

or were you mingled with many others in an unadorned trug

Chuck …

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