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A single splinter of brilliant light
Darts through the empty keyhole,
Shining with hope that the flood will come
To ease the drought in my soul.
The key to my fate lies within, I know,
But I've lost it, somehow, in the status quo.
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My first entry for Poppy's Prompts for October. A bit on the dark side, I know, but this set of prompts lends itself pretty well to that:
About the Creator
Dana Crandell
Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist
My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
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