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Insomnia

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Insomnia

Roye Segal
May 23, 2021
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Insomnia

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the moon rises
the night passes
each tick of the clock
slips past
before i can catch it
some day
we all say goodbye
to everyone we love
but as long as i’m here
on my back
paying attention
i can bring the whole
rollicking clockwork to a
stop –
frozen, preserved
like a butterfly mounted
to a card of cork
iridescent wings
on display
under a bright cone of
moonlight
circling the darkness
pinned against
time

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Misty
May 24, 2021Liked by Roye Segal

What a wonderful word picture, I'm going to use it for my mindful practice!!!

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Nadine
May 23, 2021Liked by Roye Segal

You are still captivating my attention and I'm fooled into believing but wait it isn't finished...omw... brilliance... absolute brilliance...👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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