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Slough
Slough

The serpent in molt,
casting his former life to the wind,
and careless of his ruffian past,
repeats his crimes in rebirth,
having learned nothing.

His cast, silvered and transparent,
bears no witness to his deeds,
returning to the dust.


Line count: 8
Free verse
For Express It In Eight, 02.10.22
Prompt: Molt.
Note: ‘Slough,” in this context, is pronounced “sluff.” English does love the “gh” ending.
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