Blog: Some Of It Was True!

Restless, I went outside and happened upon the death of the day.  The sky was a shiny, sheer dark blue, the colour of freezing waterfalls, of bruises at their most tender, of the sea when it thinks no-one is looking.  Over to the west it was slightly lighter, as it the last of the day had gathered in a corner like the last few guests at an crazy house party.  But in the east darkness had triumphed, and was steadily advancing.  Two joggers hurried by, chattering breathlessly.  A slight wind ruffled the pavement's brown leaves, picking up a handful only to drop them seconds later, disinterested.  It was still faintly warm.  I [...]

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