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The curse of optimism

 

An absence.
 
Fraught sort of Feeling.
Words whirling, streaming, only to fall.
Down.
Down to jagged rocks.
Deep in the dark, it is too wet for a spark, 
For fire.
The glowing warmth of fire.
Icy currents drown desire.
The dreams in these streams cause a torrent of hope.
Only to drop into a dark pool.
But a fool may see a waterfall.
 

◄ I am

My pond ►

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