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  The Butterfly and The Eagle

  

  By Dunkelheitstieg, Baldwin, FL

  A lone butterfly stands on the windowsill, Looking out into the distance. Pondering life it seems, It's thoughts are of becoming a majestic eagle. As I watch an eagle, Stops and rests in a tree. Pondering life it seems, It's thoughts are of becoming a peaceful butterfly. You see, ...
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  Just Walk on By

  

  By Dunkelheitstieg, Baldwin, FL

  See me on the street corner, But never say a word. Never offer me, your prayers, Or just a glance. Do you know my story, Why, I’m where I am today? The doors of the church open, But no-one turns around. They already seem to know who it is, Without even glancing at the door. I’ll sit ...
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  The Rahor

  

  By Dunkelheitstieg, Baldwin, FL

  The Rahor In a land faraway, A Rahor thought of his jeunesse dorée. He would sit and build castles in the air, With no thoughts to spare. On chamber doors he would tap, Only pausing to look through the gaps. The Rahor, Is able to soar. No identity he bears, He has many airs.(about him) ...
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  Roses

  

  By Dunkelheitstieg, Baldwin, FL

  Things are happening so fast, With no time to stop and smell the roses. Can't you see, That we will never have time to stop and see the beauty that lies beneath? People are crying out to us, And we can't help them because we have places to go and to be. Why not, Come with me and tak...