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Crafting Wings
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One Morning

Joseph Murphy

The light rain launches its scented keel
Into the wake of this line
And well-hidden cares
Splash free.

A shaking begins.

My shadow’s husk splits open; snapping
The weakest strand
Of what I’ve feared – a start.

Memories twist loose;
The gnashing ends.

I can hold steady again: hand on bell cord,
Ready to pull,
Regardless of the breadth
Of my hopes.

How fine to hear a familiar bird’s call;
Rain tapping gutter.

Everything appears right:
It’s time to step up,
Turn the knob.

The pine floor
Should seem firm again.



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