jerry hughes - DWINDLING CHILDHOOD

'lie still, and be forevermore a child' Christopher Dowson

Your remote beauty is impressive
but not lovely.
I fear, the sudden aloof awareness
of these barren heights to which
no longer child you foolishly aspire -
and ruthlessly descend -
self banished from your elfin realm;
In which you dwelt and frolicked.

jerry hughes

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