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Sailing the storms home

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Restless on the sea
the storms rage higher, higher
and with it your hopes. 

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â—„ Lost in a forest in pitch darkness at midnight

A Tanka and a Haiku about the rain â–º

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Andy N

Sat 25th Jul 2020 12:50

Thanks Nigel. Love your response.

Thanks also to Adam Whitworth and Itsjustmedownhere for the likes. Your support means loads

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Nigel Astell

Sat 25th Jul 2020 00:33

To ensure rage
dies with the storm
drop anchor now
while in calm waters.

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