Hang a ‘do not disturb’ sign Around my neck I am too busy pulling Wings off butterflies And taping them on Newspaper to try and bring The past back to life. I am too busy picking The shells from snails, Lining them up Along the windows And asking them to Protect me from the… Continue reading Wings off Butterflies
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Sanctuary
Castle walls of mossened stone Etched in charcoal, left exposed To the wind and sharp presence of ghosts Looking out lonely, broken windows. They look at the moon stressing golden cliffs, Its aura stained grey by the clouds; Black shapes writhing like beasts Caged by the rocks. Lights flash, far and dim, From a world… Continue reading Sanctuary
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