I open my window,
and breathe the spring air.
I gaze at the new moon.
Tonight, it’s incredibly clear.
I hear the crickets,
hidden in the grass,
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George Freek
George Freek is a poet/playwright living in Belvidere, IL. His poetry has recently appeared in 'Torrid Literature'; 'The Chiron Review'; 'Off Course Review'; and 'The Adelaide Magazine'. His plays are published by Playscripts, Inc.; Lazy Bee Scripts; and Off The Wall Plays.
The River will Flow (Afer Li Po)
I drink wine by the river.
I can barely see it,
and I hear it as in a dream.
Are things as they seem?
My wife is now dead.
Wind rustles the leaves
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