The Thief

Moist salty sea breeze coats all things
Slowly erodes metal
Takes away man's buildings ~the thief
Does no harm to nettle 

Written Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Thomas Avatar
June 21, 2013 at 5:30 PM
Sometimes we forget, that they do damage, thanks for a nice write and reminder :) Ty 4 Sharingx
Sivey Avatar
June 19, 2013 at 8:49 PM
That salty air does take many buildings along the coastline, they look terrible after many years of existence with with the humidity and the salty air! I really enjoyed reading this enlightening poem this you have written here! What a tremendous piece, Great Work!!
Jones Avatar
June 19, 2013 at 7:23 PM
Very nice Sara..and I get what you mean about those nettles! Aren't they something!!!!! Beautiful poem...
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