Lersch, Erika T.

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MANUSCRIPTS 31A dawn's swim to the uninhabited islandby Erika T. LerschFort Slocum.Deserted of human existenceLarge brick buildingscentered a park with trees.Rows of abandoned stores that are not sold outAntiques For Saleno sun, grayThree statued mannequins in wedding gownsdim with dust and aged websA house, a room, stairs, and yetanother room.Opened shutters to a wonderful view.I pierce out.Other rooms have a better view,I must show it to someone.Approaching the upstairs door,entering to see a window straight aheada portrait to the left,a man, a captaina ghost.He appears, not startled am Iolder than his portraitI leaveTo the rowboat I go, accompaniedstill dimgray, cloudingthe dock is decrepit, the boat olda canoe that tips and flipsI struggle.Destination arrives.invisible and secret, spattered pieces of brokenglass to barefoot natives.

A dawn\u27s swim to the uninhabited island

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A dawn\u27s swim to the uninhabited island

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