michaelgilheany

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  February 2023     1 year ago

Submitted Poems 2 total

What Dreams May Come ( all rights reserved )

What of the quintessence of dust
When one's life is a bust.
In that sleep of death what dreams may come
When you are a few ounces of ash in a box full of bums.
Majestic fools fretted by golden desires.
Being disposed of as the law requires.
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by Michael Gilheany

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The Letter ( All rights reserved )

The letter
What an unpleasant device.
Before opening I always think twice.
What the fuck is in there ?

The intentions are rarely clear.
When thee is a sign
no matter how benign
It often masks something
far more malignant.

What to do...

by Michael Gilheany

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