Pity

Such a soft gaze dawns with a wonder
At how we’re drawing closer, like railway lines
Hoping the horizon holds the promise of touch

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Inching closer, a sudden rash swing,
And the dry twig cracked beneath the rose,
Leaving only the beat of fleeing wings.

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Burn fiercer, fire
Raise your great waves
Crash your tide upon us
Drown us among your crests
Deluge is with flames of salt.

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Delicate webs of green sleep crystals
Crumble on waking, like buildings falling
As dream civilisations turn to dust

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On the coffee table the remains of the day,
A tumbler of amber whisky, an ashtray,
Lazy wreaths of smoke rising calmly.

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The last flame in her grey eyes glowed
Like the final light in the cigarette ash
Being stubbed out on the hard pavement.

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