Portals of France

A photo-essay and poem

Sherryl Clark - writer, editor, poet.

May 28

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Behind every door lies a secret

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a hushed conversation

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the stilling of a cry

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the planning of a battle

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the hiding of a treasure

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words waft through smoky air

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silence binds tight

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mysteries die or slowly unfold

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the door creaks open

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sunlight enters on shining feet.

Sherryl Clark - writer, editor, poet.

Written by Sherryl Clark - writer, editor, poet.

Writer, editor, book lover — I've published many children's books and three crime novels for adults so far. I edit other people's fiction and poetry.

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