Leaving
He left
gradually
like water
evaporating
after the rains
no moment
signalled the
beginning
of his leaving
the lushness
that surrounded him
just slipped away
waters became
muddier
crowded with
predators
snarling snapping
at the
retreating edge
then he was gone
leaving
nothing
but dust.
poem by Diana Rosser
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