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Empty Footfalls

Empty Footfalls

Empty footfalls, leave trackless patterns, on the mat of colored leaves. Here in a fall afternoon. I believe it’s still there. Even though I know […]

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By shortypman October 30, 2021 nature, reality, thoughts No Comments
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Light a Path

Light a Path

Light a path to redemption. Darkness will fall away. Yesterday will become tomorrow, and tomorrow will merge into today. In the blink of an eye, […]

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In a Flash

In a flash, a light goes dark, is gone, and no more. Random images are left; soulless odd shaped forms, each a pretend creature; created […]

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