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Shroud Watching

Eclipse 2 (noun): When comparison outweighs compassion

By Matthew DanielsPublished 25 days ago 1 min read
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Shroud Watching
Photo by Jeremy Yap on Unsplash

Everyone is excited for historical skies.

Clouds are trickster gods in Newfoundland and

Labrador, where grey cliffs punctuate the trees.

Indifference is the greater malice of moments

Peopled by missed opportunities.

Shining is an active mark for treasure,

Edged out by a flood of clouds.

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Matthew Daniels

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I'm here to explore the natures of stories and the people who tell them.

My latest book is Interstitches: Worlds Sewn Together. Check it out: https://www.engenbooks.com/product-page/interstitches-worlds-sewn-together

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