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husk of dust

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a grey hollowhusk of dust
casting a silhouette on the time piece
an eye loses a lash in the final curtain call

the creaking radiator
vain attempts to provide adaquate warmth
sparks from an epiphany singeing the fibres

the last drop of alcohol
the forseen splash absorbed by the carpet
a dustmite liquororgy shadowed by an empty bottle

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<Deleted User> (7164)

Fri 12th Feb 2010 12:07

Amazing what the mind's eye can conjure up in a moment of lethargy? (if i may use this word?)
The vision of dust-mites in multiples made my skin crawl but i agree with Cynthia, it's a great poem. I like the individual thoughts coupled with images.

Janet.x

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Fri 12th Feb 2010 11:08

I think this is fabulous. Ideas and minute observations which are visible and invisible, cheek to jowl, joined with finesse. The precise words/diction are provocative.

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winston plowes

Fri 12th Feb 2010 00:59

Hi Owen... Liked the strangeness in this. those little mites. Win

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