Fire long ago
produced no smoke.
Flames consumed
everything because
smoke arises
from imperfections,
and in the beginning
all things were flawless.
Over time fissures
let faults in
I know this:
These days
there is far
too much smoke.
(end)
David Henson
(Image of the author and the Great Annabelle)
Saragun Springs 
As I sit here at 1am, trying to write something–anything, I come across David Henson’s breathtakingly short and prescient verse; it ain’t fair, guys! I loved it, really. A bittersweet comment on then and now.
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David
I love that smoke is caused by imperfections! I guess that is the directive behind hellfire. As a poet, you are first rate.
Leila
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Mysteriousness. My mind went to several places. Amazing, with just a few words you created such powerful visions. Ironic too–a possible critique on social media and politics. Well done!
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