Death of the Albatross

the albatross of hope
has begun his descent

wings of regret
blocking warm sun

fragile dreamsaplings
doubled over in spindly lament

windswept harvest fields
empty, quiet

stagnant ponds of self-loathe
give no reflection
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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