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Home In the Havoc

the morning breeze barely stirs the smoke
      from last night's blasts and fire 
            from the artillery,

smoke sluggish with the suffocating stench
      of gunpowder, burnt wood and 
            pulverized masonry,

yet, in this battered building, in an ugly crack, 
       is a lovely nest rebuilt by one
            now joyfully chirping.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2006




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