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10/26/2015 10:18:35 AM

Dorothy Yuan
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It creeps in throughthe night
borne by breezes light,
soundlessly bathing all things.

Dark clouds stillshroud country lanes,
Barelyhiding river-boat lights.
Dawn glows revealdamp, rosy terrains,
ofpetals in the city, seemingly ignited.

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