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Torrential downpour-
Dry, morose, barren buildings;
solitary tree.
I wrote this one rainy day when I was lost in work and suddenly peered out of the window on to the walkway below: there was just this one tree left in the central part of the courtyard, surrounded by tall buildings all around, and it seemed to enjoy the rain the most!
Storm clouds gathering
Rain pouring, splashing puddles
Now the sun again
2.19 am.
Another sleepless night in
Clinging sweaty sheets.

Unnoticed by day,
This metronomic ticking
Is thieving my sleep.

It's no use hiding -
My water glass magnifies
The luminous dial.

Ominous red glow,
Like an army on the ridge,
Retreat into dream.

© Marcus Lane 2008
My heart always fails                    
even how many times
           I studied my lessons.
© 2012
Do not tick off the
kindly clock that stops and tocks
to you in whispers
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