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April 13, 2013
By DancingShadows GOLD, Pasadena, California
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&quot;Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace withing the storm.&quot;<br /> ~Anonymous

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i cradled Moon's
face
in my wood-carved gnarled fingers,
and asked Her
to please stay
to spill light on every flower
to unveil a traveler's path
to guide sallow stars, weary from
Nothing and Everything

at least until
Sun dragged her down
to languish in opaque
crevices, in

© Amanda S., Attleboro, MA

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I was hesitant to try writing a free verse poem, but I had a lot of fun doing so! :) I hope you like it!
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DancingShadows GOLD said...
on Apr. 20 2013 at 10:00 pm
DancingShadows GOLD, Pasadena, California
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Thank you so much!
Mckay ELITE said...
on Apr. 18 2013 at 3:50 pm
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No need to be hesitant. Seems like you're a natural. Imagery here is lovely.