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DOVES

... beneath grey elm we sat, we waited
splice the tearblind drive upon
no matter where we grew to last
indisciplined at laughter, sleeping-
sill, until despite loss of the grass,
the grasp, the clasp, once felt we rose
and flew ...
(1981)
doves
photo: Stephen Alsford

Created: March 11, 2015. © Stephen Alsford