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Stars

Doug DonnanJune 30, 2018

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Stars

written by: Doug Donnan

The stars are God’s shimmering diamonds in the night

Gems in an obsidian sky all on exhibit until early light!

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I've been writing short fiction and poetry for 'many' years. Some pieces have been published... others not!

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