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The Shade Melancholy

By Rio Child

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At last the fancy-fire yields in a courageous act under blinding white the shade melancholy becomes you insane and sweet desire. And be grateful your smile was touched useless rendered melancholy inwardly light. Written January 18th, 2002 © on Jan 17 2002 07:55 PM PST   0 • 8

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