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  May 2021     5 months ago

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The Unknown Soldier

Sweat fills his eyes, silence is a curse,
His muscles contract with a fearless grip;
His heart beats with certain passion,
His only phobia- an empty clip.

He moves to check out of his watch,
His turn to rest has come on effect;
But sleep is...

by Richard Phillips

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The Evil of Nature

Why must ye wither ole rose?
Hath ye been conquered by autumn's sting?
Is thy root no more?
Doth nature-death- to thy pedals bring?

For as sure as the tree bears fruit, The leaf will surely die;
Each limb does his own task, Death- a humble...

by Richard Phillips

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The Mirror

As I look into the mirror of yesterday, Reflections of time caress my heart;
I see things I wish to undo, Things from which I must depart.
I turn away to regroup my thoughts, Tears stream down my face;
To turn my back on my past, To begin over-...

by Richard Phillips

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