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Rated: E · Poetry · Emotional · #1495811
Two brief stanzas in nature

The Maple Sentinel

Standing on the shoreline
is a watchman of the lake,
forever he is vigilant;
a vow he will not break.

Someday when the time has come
he shifts his watchful glance,
another takes his post and stands
in steadfast vigilance.

a photo of mine

By T.L. Finch
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