Other Nature

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Umber to butterscotch, the earth
yields to scrappy trees and shrubs
headstrong enough to break through -
more litter than nature and a worn fringe
capping the surrounding hills.

Few walk; those who do receive
that blank look ambulances get.
A sun resembling one you knew
is a different beast: much bigger teeth
and a wounding bite only shade resists.

Two birds of prey swoop on cursed things,
taking turns to mesmerise you.
Remember none of this surprises
anyone but you, and lives continue
in that careworn way coming for you.


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