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Sunset, a tanka

By Jonathan Wikkins

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After day, sunset the ocean accepts its due The hiss it is said is heard by those who listen seen by those who look © Jonathan Wikkins November 6, 2001 Revised March 6, 2008 All Rights ReservedWritten November 6th, 2001 © on Nov 06 2001 12:06 PM PST, David Michael Shurtleff   other • nature

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