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And Moth, And Gold

The moth is drawn to gold,

And in it, seizes terror

Sees heaven,

Obelisk in light

The sharpened cold dirt,

Like life must oblige

Its flipped projection

It senses the wave reflection

And covers itself in gold

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Published: May 16, 2010
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Notes: copyright 2010 Carl Hoek

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