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The Lost City

Posted on January 1, 2021 by William Wayne Smith

The city is quiet and alone.The village flies a flag of truce.The capital is broken and lost. Tangled bushes grow along concrete paths.A hungry dog barks alone in the park.Vacant streets succumb to the encroaching forest. The overarching sky is … Continue reading →

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At the Tower

Posted on May 29, 2020 by William Wayne Smith

I have climbed the stairs of the tower. Whenever I am here after work,the setting sun lights the way. When I reached the platform high above,I could see the distant horizon.Today, the sky had turned to flame. The night sky … Continue reading →

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A New Creation

Posted on October 6, 2015 by William Wayne Smith

This is a beautiful day. The rain falls peacefully. Trees spread their shade around the town. The sun lights the sky at sunset. I imagine the animals crawling in their burrows. I am happy to listen to the songs of … Continue reading →

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The Northern Edge

Posted on August 7, 2014 by William Wayne Smith

I had been walking on the northern edge. I noticed the shadows quickly falling around me. I’m sure that night will come soon. Each moment here has become a memory. My past visions are stored safely. My dreams of the … Continue reading →

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