Angst

The moon rises behind a tree
As if shamed by her slow pace
Up that celestial hill. 

I call her into question 
If only to avoid 
My own troubled thoughts. 

Man shakes his fist at the universe.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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February 6, 2016 at 1:46 AM
Allen, great imagery, the multifariousness of anxiety is awesome. LINDA
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