Evolution

Laying in the long grass near the cliff's edge
Watching summer's sun and clouds through near-closed eyes
Smelling the salt breath of the sea
Thinking it would never end

Sitting at the grimy workplace window
Seeing the breeze of another summer
Blowing the tall weeds back and forth
Covering and uncovering the weary city

Feeling tears prick at the corners of my eyes
Remembering all that's come and gone
Aching inside as I ponder the hurts
Wondering how the boy got so lost

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Love & best wishes to all
Sammy B

6/5/72

Would that a moment
Of insight, beyond my years
Had been present that day
That sunny day in a city far away

When I saw you, when I became
A moth to your flame
Why could I not have known
Where my life would lead

Had I caught a glimpse
Of all that ensued
I could have done
One worthwhile thing

Gone to my room
Locked the door
Taken the blade
And ended the pain

For always

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Love & best wishes to all
Sammy B