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dying sun diptych

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the red sun,
seeping rust-tinged light,
gives no heat.

we moths, left behind,
ignite in its chill.

our last days,
a slow-burn-flash-freeze,
linger on.

a quick death's blessing
is denied us all.
28.3.13

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"we moths, left behind,
ignite in its chill."

Really good lines.