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Poem written for and submitted to "Less Said" poetry contest, Hilo Poet, sponsor, September 24, 2025
LESS SAID ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ first stone cast—so sure, so light— now echoes in canyon's throat. path not taken, sharp and bright, still glints beyond each scrawled footnote. compass needle, rusted true, points only to what morning knew.
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