In the end
By Leith Plunkett
We are all just animals
huddling in the darkness
yearning
pining
for some piece of warmth
seeking comfort
like moths to a flame
always wanting
helpless
shivering
the last of our warmth
passing from our lips
as we grow frail
dressing the earth
with our cold bones
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Copyright 2011 Leith Plunkett
Published on Sunday, January 23, 2011.
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On Tuesday, December 12, 2017, Cassette
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with our cold bones.... chilling.
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A former member wrote:
(formerly disposable) i was shivering with this...loved the ending.
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A former member wrote:
True to that. You have humanity well figured out. Warmth is never enough though, is it? Lovely read. Thank you :)
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On Thursday, February 3, 2011, boneplate
(56) wrote:
great look into deep within ourselves.....great lines...
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On Monday, January 24, 2011, Gray Vision
(424) wrote:
And the dress is never finished, waw this was such an amazing read, that's us alright seeking that warmth and comfort before we depart. Thank you for sharing =)