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Erebus
Meaninglessness

Erebus

Something now is pending, and time is coming soon.

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David schell
Oct 27, 2022
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Erebus

Present like the truth. 
unwanted in this hour.
Something holds my mind
with its unspoken power.

The dogs are not barking.
The window lace is still.
Still, it found its way here.
I don’t understand its will.

Long ago, I’d shrug it.
My senses would abide.
I’m a widow with no dower.
I feel helpless inside.

I can’t count on old friends
There is …

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