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The Thirteenth Step
One step ago the moon was bright and full, it’s light a subtle melody of red. Two steps ago the wind was but a breeze, a mild unhurried breath of quiet dread. Three steps ago the night was chill and waiting, for something hidden in the shadowed snow. And I upon that sheltered path was…
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Tease
Light. Lighter than breath. Lighter than the whisper of a breeze. Fingers tracing phantom paths, Dancing across your shoulders, And down. Arms resting in a lazy hug, Head tilted to read the screen, Over your shoulder. Whispered words grazing your neck. Soft smiles, felt instead of seen. A hand points, Ferreting out mistakes. Then traces…
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Dancing in Bars
Dancing in bars, And showing off scars, Of a thousand shattered dreams. Lost in the mist, Of an alcohol bliss, I so seldom seem to achieve. Where everyone’s friends, And no one offends, ‘Cause they’re all lost in the mist. You’re by my side, On this carnival ride, We can’t keep meeting like this. The…