Written for
brigits_flame, mini contest June/July 2010
Prompt: Independence
Words: 45
Author's note: Just some thoughts on different countries gaining independence, no offence meant.
Independence
For heritage stolen
or Oedipus‘ gain
the cloud‘s silver lining
becomes a vast sky.
Ink in ornate letters
dries like grudges
into the bloodied fields
to gather dust and habitude.
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