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Another poem written in childhood (teens.)

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Library Patterns

(Another childhood poem)

A pamphlet file in green metallic
thrusts through neon antinight
its cornered self, harsh in glare.
Piers of five-tiered fingers --
shelves -- extend beyond,
in series: a formal pattern,
rectangular and angular.
Artificial electric shine reflects
bland or blatant color.
There are books, some in disarray
in order placement on the shelves.
All:  solid, relentless, inflexible.
And most were made for use
by patterns much more rigid still.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Ludden Avatar
October 13, 2012 at 9:44 AM
I knew that I was being prepared for something as I read this...and the closing did not disappoint. I love work with this kind of pattern, and of course am so pleased with it here. -Dean
Pettit Avatar
February 22, 2012 at 10:02 PM
Good descriptiveness here. An intriguing read.
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