Aberdeen Church

The white tower reaches for the heavens
a lighthouse in a motionless sea of grey

Beckoning the road-weary traveller
like a palm tree at a desert oasis

While an ominous fence of black spears
keeps the unwanted at bay
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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September 12, 2013 at 6:13 AM
a deep shade of beauty, Alexander. enjoyed. ..linda
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