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The stars once roared that we would be one,
but now I see them hurtling down
to a scorched Earth bereft of
the gentle light you once
swore would be our song -
the night sky is
silent now
without
you.
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Comments (4)
Love the celestial imagery in this! Great nonet!
Lovely work
"scorched Earth bereft of the gentle light you once swore would be our song" I especially loved that part. You nailed this!
Excellent Nonet🤩… vivid imagery!