Sleeping beyond midnight dreams
blossom barters ease,
finding little comfort
within duty blown from habit.

She carries a broken wish
pushed to line's end;
waiting, resting fantasy
within mockery.

Weighed, measured - determined.
Has judgment stooped to cold extreme?
Value diminished within
hardened coil; hopes dashed.

Duty blown from habit
finds little comfort nor ease
within bartered blossom.
Midnight dreams wisp beyond sleep.

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Pamela A. Lamppa
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