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A Poem by Dean
It was as if surprise assembled itselffor it came as by degree--a presence...there by light, unannounced and unassuming, taking form, robotic, stillne..
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A Poem by Dean
It was all there, it seemed.The singing in the skies,the echo of footfalls on the path ahead,the flash of chiffon against the dying sun,even the persi..
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A Poem by Dean
Our joyous friend who mocks us not,but shrouds us with each doubtthat we have gathered lovingly, andnow confront with helpless resignation--it is a pa..
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A Poem by Dean
I play the waiting game and like the childwith Christmas just beyond,my anticipation grows--I see the rustlingjust beyond the curtain as it sets itsel..
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A Poem by Dean
Death is increasingly my friendas breath subsides; it hides no pretenseof regret or fear, but lets me own itas a coverlet that I will knowas now is lo..
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A Poem by Dean
Would my fulfillment be to have you fall upon your knees, to have you feed on me?Thus if you fell, for me to see, the adoration in your eyes as I do n..
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A Poem by Dean
A call is to a thing we cannot know.For some, a fearFor some, an openingFor everyone, a challengeif the cost will not be counted.To the inclined ear,t..
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A Poem by Dean
It is not much to be envied.this business of ignoring now.What misplaced concept of nobilitycould mortify a selfand thus attain largesse, of sacrifice..
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A Poem by Dean
There is a sword in every pilgrimageto make of one a stoiccelebrated for the punishment of sense.And beds of nails may well advance the soul,extinguis..
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A Poem by Dean
So many ways to say it...tossing off without a thought,"a man's his own worst enemy"all unquestioningand any one of usa victim of perception,laughing ..
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