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I watch the harbor through the falling snow
the sky and sea form one vast, gray tableau
the sun is nothing but a weak, background glow
the scene draws me, as if hypnotically.

Five mile’s lighthouse warnings go unvoiced
its strobes not lashing out, so what’s its point
it stands majestically but disappoints
replaced electronically

A tiny lobster boat makes its landward way
towards the inlet from the wider channel bay
a powdery blizzard is underway
which melts into the mirror sea.

Ospreys still hunt round the lobsterman's pride
snowflakes stain them as they soar and glide
other seabirds huddle side by side
shivering and crowing lividly.

Through the narrows the lonely boat steams
past icy Luddington Rock and East Breakwater's breech
its berths and moorings, within minutes reach
and sadly, it’s time for me to leave.
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Songs for this:
Far Far Away (Charles Tone Mix) [feat. Brenda Boykin] by Tape Five
Hypnosis Theme (feat. Marina Quaisse) by Wax Tailor

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Date: 2/18/2025 9:22:00 PM
Anais, "Five mile’s lighthouse warnings go unvoiced // its strobes not lashing out, so what’s its point" Crushed it in beautiful soft skies. "And I'm far, far a-way With my feet down in the crowds". -Richard
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Date: 2/18/2025 9:59:00 PM
Thank you, Richard. =]
Date: 2/16/2025 12:10:00 PM
Such a beautiful piece Anais, with nice rhyme and flow along with good expression too.I love your snowy pic, feels so warm and glowing. Take care, Gordon
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Date: 2/16/2025 2:33:00 PM
Thanks, Gordon =]
Date: 2/15/2025 1:28:00 PM
Beautiful, on multiple levels
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Date: 2/15/2025 5:48:00 PM
Thank you, on multiple levels =]

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