DEEP NORTH

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Headed for the "promised land" in droves

Attracted to bright urban lights

Like a swarm of sepia-toned moths,

They arrive

In search of work,

Safer homes,

Altars to pray to,

In search of the peace that

Living in the so-called

"Bible Belt" did not give them.

What kind of god

Would allow his own children to

Endure the jail cel...

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Birds in nests, delicate bluebells

Thrive in demanding abundance

Nature takes its course

As the animals go wild

Overcoming your insecurities

Whether swimming in lakes or crossing gateposts

Catching ghosts in the shadows

But you must let them go.

Run through the wind

And John said "Oh dear! Oh dear!"

Lozenge lawns running through the winds

He is ...

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