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he was a friend of mine
my friend Brendan
drooled out of context
with delight
arms flailed wildly
random angels laughed
my friend Brendan
touched with secret light
illuminated
life’s desert landscape
powdered angels sung
My friend Brendan
trapped in broken cells
cancer’s fist
beat down his spirits
anxious angels prayed
my friend Brendan
disabled all his life
loved by all
never found his love
shrouded angels weep
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Paul Levy
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