The Ferrets

There was a dying breed outside
The forest.
They rose with pallor relished
And true.
Like rhythmic bramble they 
Trotted through stream,
Mares and lovers gave way.
Rivered with Rilke,
A new day came to pass.
The ferrets of the un-furrowed brow
Gave brilliance to our every breathe.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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March 26, 2010 at 7:14 AM
Sounds like fresh air to me. good one
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