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|By Request|
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For Anni (~babygirl*~)

can’t stand the waiting

still opening her eyes
to the world outside
blinded by her own shadow it seems.

naked youth in silence,
calling to the wind’s feet –
stolen by the shamrocks near the beach.

green to the world tonight
aching for acceptance;
living in the darkness out of reach.

anni, can you hear me?
calm your beating heart;
Tonight the shadows will surely leave.

©2003 Joe Jenkins