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The Character of Tragedy

January 4, 2014
By SeamanGlori BRONZE, Provo, Utah
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It clung like salty tears unwashed
On forgotten back roads of his skull
Dysphoria the inspiration of thought
Possessing overwhelming muchness,
The character of tragedy apparently
Spectating the path of his existence
With a fleeting musing apparent in his eye

© John M., Bath, SD

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Myvoice4change SILVER said...
on Jan. 17 2014 at 4:32 pm
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Good rhythm in this poem, and nice wording!