History

Out of the past 
A rumble comes,
Quaking.
Old ghosts haunt even 
The prudent.
There is a chill in the air,
Even a storm.
The old days are flat
Like worn tires.
The past is a worn tire;
It rolls like thunder,
Killing everything
In its path.
Time rolls over the living 
Until they live no more.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Darnell Sr Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 12:41 AM
Hi Bill! Great name you have there, Bill. I go by either, William or Bill. Hey, very well penned write and I've read a few. Love it.. great perspective there.Love your work, keep up the great writing. Best of Wishes, William
Rodrigues Avatar
June 2, 2016 at 12:54 PM
Love...haunt even the prudent!
Yates Avatar
June 2, 2016 at 2:37 PM
Thank you.
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