The Cellar Circa 1953

Dust covered webs clinging to longevity
oily dirt floors aching to feel the sun
hanging pull string lights swing
eerie shadows a-dance on coal blackened wood
creaking boards arthritic lament
stone walls weeping in the dark
 

©10/10/2019

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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