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hold
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You
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know
.
y
o
u
.
are
.
running
.
o
u
t
.
of
.
t
i
m
e
.
when,
.
.
what
.
y
o
u
.
do,
.
.
a
n
d
.
.
what
.
y
o
u
.
say,
–
–
resembles
.
t
h
e
.
gray,
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hollow
.
shape
.
o
f
.
good-bye . . .
–
–
–
.
.
.
~ the
gray,
.
hollow
.
shape
.
o
f
.
good-bye.
Reflection: This was a melancholy-themed poem that I wrote back in July of 2001 where the contemplator tends to confront and ride the highs, and lows, and declines of life. We get the feeling he or she will never find true happiness living in that fashion – for those who surround the affected party are likely to disappear and distance themselves over time.