Silent Night

An old lampshade
Wearing a coat of dust
Casts its vague shadows
Over the darkening bruise.
It is not a convincing light
Content to hide the truth
Complicit in denial’s evasion.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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September 1, 2023 at 2:55 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "silent night" write. Have a great day with your win............
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