Ashes and Dust

The one and only number
That can never be another
Has risen in the shadows

The enemy’s footprints
In the virgin meadow

The capriciousness of youth
Is the scientist’s only proof
That what shines emerald never stays

And like ashes and dust
Is simply blown away

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I am a poet from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. My work is influenced by the French Symbolist poets of the19th Century and the minimalist stylings of masters like Leonard Cohen and William Blake.

Expressiveness and compactness are tools I like to use in my work.

I am looking to get my work published and would be thrilled to be exhibited in your publication. In addition, if you wish, please consider it for other endeavours such as books, chapbooks, and contests. Thank you in advance for reading these written works and I hope you enjoy them. Please let me know what you think as any feedback would be much appreciated. If you wish, the best way to contact me is by email as above.

Sincerely
Calvin Becker