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The Ocean Inside The Shell

The salty sea spray sprinkles my skin,

like summer showers

That begin

Then end

Suddenly

I stand in front of a crust forming at the edge of the beach

Splintered, softened wood

Seaweed

Stones

Shiny when wet

Their colours

Like common jewels

Topaz, ruby, emerald, turquoise, coral pink, terracotta

All there for the picking

All at my feet

This Novemb...

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