I walked here once
Before the park
Along the river's edge;
Harvest gold
The stealthy reeds,
Brown-green
The marshy sedge:

An autumn hunt,
I knew my prey,
Felt you in my soul,
Long before
I knew your love,
Your power
To console.

10/09/2020

Author's Note: Free sonnet with homage to Emily D.

Posted on 10/09/2020
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