Dallas Lights

She looked up at the blue green Dallas lights,

Sparkling in the warm night air,

Blowing across her face.


What perfect lives they must lead in those lights,

While she sells her soul,

For one more tiny rock.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Amadore Avatar
January 19, 2012 at 8:05 AM
Enjoyed your characterization...pathos and empathy...
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January 19, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Thank You!!
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