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The Stars That Trickle Down My Face

April 25, 2015
By BoobooBeetle DIAMOND, Jacksonville, Florida
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&ldquo;A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author.&rdquo;<br /> G.K. Chesterton<br /> <br /> &quot;And you, you ridiculous people, you expect me to help you.&quot; <br /> Denis Johnson

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I look up at the twinkling of the stars

Above me and can't help but see

The similarity of its glimmers to
The gleams of my tears that

Frequently rivulets

Along my pale, hollow face.

© Allison H., Vancouver, WA

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LeisurelySketches GOLD said...
on Dec. 20 2016 at 10:50 am
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Your life has a limit but knowledge has none. (Zhuangzi)

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It is a good piece of work, and makes you feel the words written. Beautiful imagery.