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Still Got a Long Way To Fall

I'll never know why, I believed her eyes. Simplicity drowned that night, Resinous words choked out my bloom. Insipid adoration soaked in divine promise. She gave me her blood to drink, only to have me bathe in my own. I'll never know why, I loved the way it burnt my throat. I'll never know why, she chose to let me go. All I know is... these stars remind me.. I've still got a long way to f a l l. -James Kelley 2013, All rights reserved

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Date: 1/5/2014 2:25:00 PM
Another good experience with concrete poetry.
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James Kelley
Date: 3/7/2014 2:41:00 PM
thank you Karen!
Date: 12/27/2013 10:55:00 PM
Very cool!
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James Kelley
Date: 12/27/2013 11:00:00 PM
thanks Donna

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