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The second of my collections of poems written for "Express It In Eight."
#1077545 added October 1, 2024 at 6:43am
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Words
Words

Words gather moss like static stones,
clothed in association they grow,
gathering nuance and wealth and life,
stealing the suggestions of friends.

Some coalesce to secret guilds,
choosing companions with care,
others strike out on their own,
seeking their own private fief.



Line count: 8
Free verse
For Express It In Eight, 10.01.24
Prompt: Quotation regarding the enhanced meaning of words.

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