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September Afternoon by R. Dean Ludden Wednesday, May 14, 2003 Share Print Save Become a Fan
Even the rain is old. Its drops no longer dance, but sag against old walls and trees that wish to die, to cast off all their green vitality, for gloom is no regret, but coveted; the molding leaves already down are avatars of gods we buried, left behind in old brown faded towns that cherish their demise, and cling to crumbling history like that old rain that stains my memories and hastens my decay.

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Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green	5/15/2003

Especially love "for gloom is no regret, but coveted;" Bravo!!