The Hermit

I    must estrange
myself from the world
I know    I must

Even from you
my love    I must
estrange myself

But how to wring
this twofold feat
from    me

I know    I must
estrange myself
from    me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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April 16, 2015 at 10:22 PM
Powerful, deep provocative piece! Beautifully articulated - love it! Pandita
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