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Dust and leaves

February 17, 2013
By Paul Underwood BRONZE, Bellingham, Washington
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Have I meaning beyond the dust?
I am told no, yet
I have my doubts

Clouds waltz over lonely peaks as
Collapsing waves crest to weary cliffs
I have my doubts

Dew tears roll down sighing boughs to
Close embers to dust
I have my doubts

For I am a leaf upon the wind
And a pebble in the ocean
So I can certainly not doubt
Me.

© Terrin C., Humboldt, IA

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