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The second of my collections of poems written for "Express It In Eight."
As usual these days, I choose blog format because it offers more space for the work.
October 1, 2024 at 6:43am
October 1, 2024 at 6:43am
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Words

Words gather moss like static stones,
clothed in association they grow,
gathering nuance and wealth and life,
stealing the suggestions of friends.

Some coalesce to secret guilds,
choosing companions with care,
others strike out on their own,
seeking their own private fief.



Line count: 8
Free verse
For Express It In Eight, 10.01.24
Prompt: Quotation regarding the enhanced meaning of words.


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