Short Freshmen Poems

I latest piece is too long the poem section - so it's in "Short Stories." 

It's called "the gardens." 

I could shorten it - but why? *shrug*
 
Here's the link: 
https://www.poetrysoup.com/short_stories/the_gardens_10665

I hope you like it!...

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A wall of Jacobean era lattice-windows
line my dorm room - my private eyes.

How many freshmen have watched
the gilt harvest moon from this seat?

I keep them open, for cool breezes,
and the comforting the sounds of life,
in overworked, needy moments.

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the university opened in 1706 - I guess I'm not unique...

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 dizain 

Good grief!  in our office - a predator
lurking about without saying hello.
Lack of discernment veiled its character -
pale green with greed and a jaundiced yellow.
Spite voiced hate through this parasite-fellow.
A new employee makes department head,
my talents ignored, I was seeing red!
Dissing a "freshmen" who deserved a break,
I was obliged, with envy overfed
to bid spite "Goodbye." Romance was at stake....

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