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June 19, 2014
By A.Harkness SILVER, Deming, Washington
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A.Harkness SILVER, Deming, Washington
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"Don't be afraid to stand for what you believe in, even if that means standing alone". -Anonymous

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Holding a skein of stars,
you march on,
unhindered by the faltering sun's shards.
With each step,
you taint the clouds,
submerging them in obscurity.
A cavalcade of shadows follows suit,
painting the world black with dark hands,
while disdainful mortals slumber,
silently dreaming of Zion.

© Steve S., Marblehead, MA

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A.Harkness SILVER said...
on Jul. 8 2014 at 12:34 pm
A.Harkness SILVER, Deming, Washington
6 articles 0 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t be afraid to stand for what you believe in, even if that means standing alone&quot;. -Anonymous

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Thanks! :)  
elycavill SILVER said...
on Jul. 8 2014 at 3:59 am
elycavill SILVER, Samobor, Other
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Leave nothing but footprints,<br /> Take nothing but pictures,<br /> Kill nothing but time.

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Great work, I enjoyed reading it very much!  also, 5/5 rating ;)
A.Harkness SILVER said...
on Jul. 7 2014 at 6:12 pm
A.Harkness SILVER, Deming, Washington
6 articles 0 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t be afraid to stand for what you believe in, even if that means standing alone&quot;. -Anonymous

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Thank you for taking the time to read it! :)
A.Harkness SILVER said...
on Jul. 7 2014 at 6:11 pm
A.Harkness SILVER, Deming, Washington
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t be afraid to stand for what you believe in, even if that means standing alone&quot;. -Anonymous

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Thank you so much for your time and consideration! :)
TheComet PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 5 2014 at 2:01 pm
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I like it a lot it's really a nice little piece!!! Nice imagination and picturing the dark nightfall ^_^
Great job !!! keep writing 5/5 :D
Boosflash DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 23 2014 at 1:32 am
Boosflash DIAMOND, Papillion, Nebraska
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What the front door.

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Hey, I like this. This is a really nice piece and I love the imagery. Very good!