The Dread Poet Michael
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Dragon Fallen bird Dragon
Fallen bird
Illusion pierced
Magic defiled
Once broke
The bounds of earth
Soared joyfully
Lifted our hearts
Yet flesh
Is
But flesh
Shed of life
It falls
Fly! Fly
While you may!
That other hearts
May soar with
You
And keep the magic
Alive

2/8/24
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© Michael Lowe Wright - original images & writings various dates, website 2022-2024