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Obsidian


Cleave the meridian,
Darkest oblivion.
 
Igneous creation
Of volcanic eruption
 
Forms black glass,
Consisting of his
 
Story; of scars
Vague and sharp.
 
God or man
Upon Mount Vesuvius.
 
Chemical crystal formation,
A dream.
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Grant-Grey Porter Hawk Guda
<p>Powerful expression!&nbsp;</p>

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