Refraction

Though Time has dwindled me to motes,
My dust remains in sunset’s light—
A pattern faintly forms and floats
Discernible before your sight.

Indefinite and vague, yet there,
A wisp of what I was persists
Split-second long upon bright air—
Then vanishes in violet mist.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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December 2, 2009 at 8:10 AM
Boy your on one today...Keep em comin'.....:JP]
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