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Earth's Star slipping down...

Earth's Star slipping down

beyond the horizon, wind

in my hair, blowing

cold prickles up and

down my skin; though desolate,

the stark beauty of

the sight strikes me to

my core, ignites my soul, and -

to myself - I think

I wish to Live

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Published: Feb 5, 2013
LinesWords: 1046

Notes: A gift for George Arkley, as promised!

Poem inspired by this link: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/4-sunset-santorini-greece-colette-hera-guggenheim.html

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