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Ghost
The Ghost that you can't see
like neglected threads unraveled
beneath silk tapestry
lie tangled, lost, forgotten
and fade to dust of ancient days.
 
Blown on the wind beyond the shore
drifts down upon blue ocean
becomes the passing shower of spring
which dampens soil where flowers bloom
gives life, a new beginning.
 
Brings forth the source of hope
where mystic anthem raised on high
and pleased were angels in their realm
unheard by Humankind.
 
Yet from such mystic music comes
first breath of Love, of passion raged --
hot embers in the midst of fire.
 
But cooled by autumn rains
return to dust again
and thus becomes
the Ghost that you can't see.
 

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