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poem inspired by this photograph/image from Cendrine Marraout

submitted to "1459 New Poem" poetry contest, Brian Strand, sponsor

TILTING TOWARDS THE LIGHT

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ books press their spines tight against the empty school's windowpane, tilting towards the window’s light~ one torn page whispers, We'll be full with voices soon.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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April 1, 2026 at 2:34 PM
charming ~
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