. quietly .
storm predicted, wind swept, the visitors came, some to sail boats, while others to pass the time of day, pleasantly. we shall shelter from the rain sbm.
. dune .
first it has to be said that the swallows are back here, down over the dunes. cutting through sand, walking through time. deep paths show layers of blood. he talked of lizards, he talked of wood, the size and fear of endearment. he was many men, he is one. the tin…
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