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Illusion
by L. G. Figgins → (All Poetry by L. G. Figgins)
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Moths drunk on the glow
of incandescent porch light
butt heads against the inevitable

Kamikazes, they once went down in flame-
candle, kerosene or gaslight-
then died, dignity preserved

Traditionalists who know their place
in the universal scheme of things,
they maintain the illusion at all cost 

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 Reviews of "Illusion"
Reviewed on March 22, 2005
Linda,

An exemplary write of the highest order ... something very unique about this vivid penned gem - excellent!!

Best to you,

Robert

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on January 20, 2005
sometimes it pays to remain in the dark ...

Reviewed by Sue Hess
Reviewed on January 20, 2005
sometimes i feel like one of those moths, with the exception of the intact dignity

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on January 20, 2005
to die with dignity intact is much to hope for!
love the twist in this one, Linda.
well done.
best,
Carolyn

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on January 20, 2005
I like this one and I like moths as much as I do butterflies.


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