The Way
By the wayside
A story-teller charms;
Exquisite tale of old
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Path of uncertainty
Change springs a cast;
Innovative ideas hurl
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Loiter and linger
Upon these lonely shores;
Waves crash the beach
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Listen for a glimpse
From unknown scenes;
Mellow music hints
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Heavy mall traffic
Sea of faces swirling;
Waiting the sales kill
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Bus number 197
Double decker sighted;
Bound for Alexandra Village
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Bazaar book stall
Old leftover tomes;
Weathered lessons await
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Talk of war again
Outbreaks somewhere again;
Spirits rebellious
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This weary world riddled
Such fiery war-mongering;
Profit for the arms trade
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If you must ask
You do not know;
Poetry wears intent well
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Dreamy dispositions
Watch the falling rain;
Cold clearance coming
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Leon Enriquez
12 November 2014
Singapore
Copyright © Leon Enriquez | Year Posted 2014
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