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Illuminated
May 14, 2011
The buzzing of a naked bulb
hung alone from a dirty ceiling
The wavering shadows
cast by a single flame
A dying, withering lamp
glowing just enough to keep away the darkness
Who are we?
A hopeless people
No innovation?
Look at this all
Tell me we are not hopeless
An orchestra
Reaching the height of a staggering crescendo
Floodlights, fireworks
Sunlight on our faces,
Kissing us, caressing us, nurturing us…
We are illuminated.
© Brittan S., Claremont, CA
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