The Nightingale

By the twilight of the uncaring moon, the
Nightingale warbles a haunting tune,
as I stare blankly at the merciless moon
hoping to death that it's grip takes me soon.
And as all that I wrought lies in ungodly ruin,
the Nightingale warbles a tune.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Allison Avatar
October 3, 2015 at 5:28 PM
beautiful but sad Paul:-) hugs jan xx
Allen Avatar
October 3, 2015 at 5:29 PM
Thanks for reading Jan!
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