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Midas Gone Dim


I had once been able

to turn the world

gold. 

 

My eyes

sparkled in it.

 

My fingers 

dripped in it.

 

But now,

standing amongst

the city lights,

I was the only thing

that wasn't shinning. 

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reynawilliam
<p>love it!</p>

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