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Handing Over the Reins
Handing over the reins is, of course,
Very rarely involving a horse.
It’s about the tradition
Of easing transition
Of power, with no show of force.

The expression is mostly applied
When a leader is stepping aside
And helps he who comes next
Not feel lacking or vexed
With all negative feelings denied.

Yet today,...

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Categories: handing over, conflict, power,
Form: Limerick
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One day he found himself at the rock bottom of a cliff

	shattered from descent but 
		the tides had been kind
			had revealed a chance
 				to rest on sandy retreat

He gathered sea shells memories temptations and shelter

	pebbles of time
		corpse of a starfish
			skeleton dreams
				an octopus’ eye

Floating in surrender...

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Categories: handing over, hope,
Form: Free verse

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