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A necessary line.

A fractured cycle.

By Latisha JeanPublished about 22 hours ago 1 min read
A necessary line.
Photo by Luis Villasmil on Unsplash

The sky rains light

so dawn is found.

Each drop,

a promise,

a cycle bound.

-

The shorelines break

so rivers run,

entwined beneath

the moon and sun.

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Mountains bear

their ancient pose,

with veins of fire

through ice and snows.

-

Creatures dance

in desert flame.

Life will bloom

without a name.

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The system thrives,

no give or take.

A season’s close,

another’s wake.

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The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is at the highest level in 400,000 years.

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Claw and feather,

fur and fin,

life and death,

untouched by sin.

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Root and channel,

branch and sea,

bend with tide

and gravity.

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It holds no weight

of dark or light.

Each rising falls

into the night.

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Every wing

and wave

and stone

turns together,

turns alone.

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About the Creator

Latisha Jean

Writing from observation, speculation, introspection and human connection.

Hope you enjoy xx

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  • SAMURAI SAM AND WILD DRAGONSabout 8 hours ago

    well done hugs

  • Jimmy Sabout 12 hours ago

    I love the double entendre with the challenge and the title. It’s so thoughtful, deep and sends a message!

  • Sandy Gillmanabout 16 hours ago

    Love this! I read your title wrong at first, I saw "Unnecessary Line" lol! I when I scrolled back up, I realised. Perfect title!

  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout 19 hours ago

    Your fourth stanza was my favourite. Loved your take on this challenge!

  • Jessica McGlaughlinabout 21 hours ago

    ♥️ 🌍 I think your title is perfect for this poem!

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