In Stars Above

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4th in This or That, Vol. 34 (Sponsor: Edward Ibeh)

Judged: June 29th, 2025

In stars above our secrets hang—
Our naked past unspoken of
Veiled words that the talking drums bang
In stars above

Silent choirs delight our chain gang
Even sun yolks; friendly folks shove
And shout below, still mercies sang

Contentment rests as a sweet dove
On shoulders shattered so, they rang
Minced bones jangling, but God does love
In stars above

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