Sunday, October 11, 2009

Autumn Menagerie 10: Vox Populi

Something terrible swells

in our hearts.

We cannot speak it.

It shades fresh lines

on every face.

A dark tide

rises above

our estate.

This silence,

a vigilant hope

to ride out

the break.

2 comments:

  1. A poignant write. Please let me know that you're okay. Love, Sarai

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  2. Anonymous5:12 AM

    I am fine, luckily. This country isn't.

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