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  youth never shone like all those nebulae
by e.bojnowski

With the allure of a quartz,
the sidewalk quietly subsides-
and your breath joins the wind
sending hairs afloat
and bronzing acres of tears.

For now, you are opulent.

But if I press myself against the ground,
no sparks arise.

No gasps blossom.

No lips dilate your smile.

And
the eyes,

Are still as dull
as the skeleton of a thrush.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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e.bojnowski is a writer and musician from Northern California, but resides in Magic Land. Writing poems, playing with local bands Polyphonic Monk and Mocha Walrus, and photography are among some of the things e.bojnowski enjoys most. Previous publications include The Fourteen Hills Review, and The Suisun Review.