MIST

MIST

Thieves
Muggers
Chariots

Dreams
Witches
Fairies

All these and more
Swirl in the street fog tonight 

Liars
Schemers
Fiends

Lovers
Fighters
Sorrows

All these and then some
Rise and destroy tomorrows

All these and then some
Slink through congested alleys.

All these and more 
Chalk up losses and keep tallies.

All these and more permeate life,
Clustering with clenched fist.

All these and more rise and fall
In clouds of the lurking mist.

-Bruce Potts
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