Ohio Caverns

We form a queue around a small
million-year-old blossom,
are captivated
by dripping peaks
of creeping continuum.
Rainbow striations
in bezels of stillness,
then the power fails.

A pitch black of nothing
quashes carriage and mien.
Minds shrink like dark stars,
then the yellow flicker
of a generator hums us back.

Nervous grins, holiday shorts,
floppy hats.


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Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Krutsinger Avatar
January 2, 2020 at 4:14 AM
This went straight to my FAVE list. I cannot even tell you all the things I love about it, but it touched my soul.
Ashford Avatar
January 2, 2020 at 8:55 AM
You're too kind Caren. I am pleased you Fav'd it though. Bless.
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