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Late summer Rains

Late summer rains come

with a damp cool breeze

nostalgic perfume of

the new Autumn tease

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The moon hangs inviting

like the wink of an eye

from fresh friendly faces

in my youth long passed by

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Late summer rains came

through woods we would race

hid in the tree house

hearts give way to chase

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Later summer rains now

put my mind at ease

remind me of places far

from the aging Autumn tease.

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look there

Look there…

Behind that mansion…

That opulent keep

Of worldly sculpture and lavish furniture…

Of cultivated culture and expensive dinner attire…

Of banker’s sweat and American dream…

Stands a sanctuary

For wild pigeons

Lovingly taken care of…

Tucked away…

As if it was the greatest treasure…

Protected by a keep.

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