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Donald Justice

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There is a gold light in certain old paintings …

Donald Justice

The lights in the theater fail. The long racks …

Donald Justice

It's snowing this afternoon and there are no flowers. …

Donald Justice

It smiles to see me …

Donald Justice

We shall not ever meet them bearded in heaven, …

Donald Justice

Our lives avoided tragedy …

Donald Justice

This poem is not addressed to you. …

Donald Justice

Now comes the evening of the mind. …

Donald Justice

I will die in Miami in the sun, …

Donald Justice

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