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  September 2021     5 months ago

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After a Rough Day

I must light a candle,
and circle my wits.
Yielding my defeat;
I’m not a hero outwardly,
But a warrior inside.

Days run roughshod,
There is no repeat.
Adversity gives rise to change,
and the loneliness lingers.
Because it is right.
...

– by Patrick T Campbell

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January Dry

Take a month off from what you're doing,
Sing songs and step out of the stewing.
A minute of change makes it one hour,
The dryness of days makes a high tower.

A week unfolds into the next,
You want it to hold, and not to be vexed.
...

– by Patrick T Campbell

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Falling Up

Turning another page to story our past,
Be struck by how much hasn’t changed.

The feelings and memories of glowing anticipation,
Welcomed silence celebrates one moment to the next.

An ending comes near to many, and some don’t make it,
...

– by Patrick T Campbell

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added 1 year ago
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Fall Ways

Cold-comfort days,
Leaves—a thousand colors light my way;
A flock of birds in sun's way,
Chilly hearts can play!
I want you to stay and be gone tomorrow,
Returning—starts and ends my sorrows;
A dew drop's shine in hardened mists,
Fall days to...

– by Patrick T Campbell

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added 2 years ago
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I liked the imagery for this special time of day. I felt like I was there for a moment with anticipation for wonderful start of the day.

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