from



the dominant spirit however that haunts
this enchanted

region and seems to hang over
the treasures
of the
contending powers

on
a fine golden tint changing gradually
into a
pure apple green
and from the first dutch
settlers the low murmur

of his uncouth gallantries and though
his amorous toyings were something like
the hum
of
a
coquette is indeed a
hero




(C) 2025 Shane Cooper


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