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REM-Embering my LED


by Jamal H. Iqbal


One rests by the comforting glow of silk cloaked amber;
dreams of the orange sun draped just beyond.
Eyelids ridged, rippled;
promises.

Someone desperately dials a number.

Hastily at first then patiently and finally with angry disparity.

The screen flashes;
white then red then a yellow warning and finally — black out.
Shadows on the edge, amber just beyond.
Iris draped tight.

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