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Perhaps
Perhaps dawn; night will be strikethrough —
perhaps even my solitary nights.
Who knows, perhaps the sun —
though inevitable,a smile will defy its gold.
Perhaps twilight dawns are beautiful,
But even brightest dawns signal the dark.
Perhaps you will notice, a bankrupt smile.
Even night-birds chatter,
Even crickets, even in silent midnights,
Many a mongrels howl, perhaps —
a song, perhaps hope,
Perhaps you will notice.
Perhaps a golden dawn ray
will tap my shoulder,
and I will wake to bliss.
Perhaps the lark will sing,
or perhaps the clouds —
will be bright with rain,
The weatherman might be in error.
Perhaps I will finally dance; in peace
Perhaps…
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