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The darkest woods ever (Sonnet) by Shardik

They were the darkest woods ever At least that I had ever seen Trees with leaves almost of leather Animals, that struck me as too lean. So I quickened up my rigid stride While my eyes scanned for some light If I had a horse, full speed I'd ride If my lungs were not so tight. I never should have dared to trespass God damn shortcuts are always wrong Where is my boyscout with his compass? Why is this taking so awfully long!? Wait... Is that a light I see up ahead? No... Just the moon climbing higher instead.

Nicholas Jones 24-Jan-03/8:03 AM
Very atmospheric. As ever, about the gap between reality and perception - or, to use Kantian terms, noumenon and phonemenon. Also, the last line reminds of a song by Half Man Half Biscuit called 'The Light at the End of the Tunnel is the Light of an Oncoming Train'. And anything that reminds me of the mighty merseyside combo must be good!




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