Aurora by Bill Nevins
legions withdraw as legions must
buddhas wrecked to dust
leaving names no local tongues quite fit
so as the forward operating base he died on fades
back into forever war mist
and his friends hymn soldiers from the sky
he perhaps shines in desert ice cloud- rainbows
moondogs
north lights over Green Mountains we saw before we thought
of him
constellations only the Afghans dare name
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Bill Nevins published his book of poems, Heartbreak Ridge via Swimming With Elephants Press this year. He organized the program Resolana Burque which can be viewed on YouTube, and he hosts monthly poetry gatherings at both South Broadway Cultural Center, Albuquerque (third Wed) and The Range Cafe, Bernalillo (second Wed) at which all are welcome. His is mad in love. bill_nevins@yahoo.com
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