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Again she sits
examining her feet.
This not-so-youthful dancer
sees new roles now go
to younger girls.
And in her soul she knows,
though wise, still strong,
she can't compete.
"How many...
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How strong it is, this feeling of regret,
You long to see the lands and loves you've known.
(For Eden's flowers fade if you forget)
In dreams you may return, but wake alone.
Yes, now I know...
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I went into the staff room
on my break.
I opened up the 'fridge and
got inside.
The door slammed shut.
That made the bottles shake.
Good sign at least,
the light stayed on.
I tried but...
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I can't forgive myself
for feeling trapped.
Resentments grow.
This isn't what I planned.
My faith begins to fade.
I can't adapt.
I slither off
from where I used to stand.
My old convictions...
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For all the times
I made you ill at ease,
for all the times
I showed up unannounced,
for all the foolish things
I did to please you,
all those times
you felt your boundaries trounced,
I...
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The speeding carts
in darkness lunge and squeal,
(eyes glow then fade)
down through a dragon's jaw,
passed bats and skulls.
Kids shriek with anxious awe,
but, though we duck,
few think the...
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lxix
When they approached they knocked upon the gate.
The agèd Porter asked, "Who are you two
Who dare to call on us. You know it's late."
Etain cried out, "We'll sing and play for...
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liii
They hurried swiftly through the open gate.
Their hearts beat fast. They panted wet with sweat.
Thought it was scarcely safe, they couldn't wait.
They laughed and hugged. His lips...
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He went back in and wept upon her sleeve.
She woke and smiled. "Back to that grafted tree
Tomorrow noon I must return. I'll leave
You then. I hope I won't be long. But do not grieve
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