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February 14, 2012
By EPluribusUnum DIAMOND, Woodbine, Maryland
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&quot;I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead; <br /> I lift my lids and all is born again.<br /> (I think I made you up inside my head).&quot;<br /> -Sylvia Plath

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Rain falling softly
Through branches
Strikes wind
That sings it
Slow ballads.
Drip, drip, drop
Harmonizing
Drop, drip, drip.
Ballads slow,
It sings that
Wind strikes
Branches through
Softly falling rain.

© Elaina B., Waterloo, NY

The author's comments:
This type of poem is a pain to write, but the finished product is always so darn cool!
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