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The First Domino

It all falls.

By Jason Ray Morton Published about a year ago 1 min read
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Sun shone upon the world when the darkness wasn't so strong

In the blink of an eye, blackness swallowed nearly all

Like a burning blaze ravaging all we built

Even the smallest among us felt that first domino fall

North stars rained tears of misery and grief

Childishness drops the young into the fires

Everything changed when tidal waves of pain smashed into the reef

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About the Creator

Jason Ray Morton

Writing has become more important as I live with cancer. It's a therapy, it's an escape, and it's a way to do something lasting that hopefully leaves an impression.

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  • Babs Iversonabout a year ago

    That was amazing!!!❤️❤️💕

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