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The Lampost

A poem

By Isla GriswaldPublished about a year ago 1 min read
The Lampost
Photo by Hide Obara on Unsplash

Rain dripping down a lampost.

No passersby think to look up

and ask if he would like an umbrella.

Cold, wet, lonely - he stands

beaming sadly at those below.

Free Versesad poetry

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Isla Griswald

I am, and always have been, obsessed with names, swords, and everything relating to ancient Greece and Rome.

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  • Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago

    Excellent take on the new challenge

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