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The Dream

November 28, 2009 – 12:41 pm

His sleep story came in vivid color on a dark
winter’s night.
Ancient in years, he lay alone
in his rickety bed clutching his only pillow
which, like him, was stained and creased from
time’s cruel assault. He knew his remaining days
were waning, the constant clock ticking them away,
but loneliness and age robbed any concern.
Sinking his head into the crusty [...]

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He Was an Eagle

October 21, 2009 – 12:39 pm

Another lonely night and he climbed into bed,
pulling the covers up high, just below his head.
With no better agenda to keep,
he drifted away and soon fell into sleep,
into the strange world of dreams he fled.
He was an eagle now, soaring on high,
headed for heaven with good reason why.
His time on earth having not reached its end,
he wanted [...]

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