The Guard

Watching and waiting
No gratitude received
Taken for granted
Like the cool night sky,
Gentle ocean waves,
Like the falling leaves of autumn,
Always expected to remain
But, with no one to tend to their needs
Or Admires their eloquent beauty
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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April 25, 2010 at 5:20 PM
Awesome picture painted with words.
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