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    Demons and Unicorns
    Demons and Unicorns
    Demons and Unicorns
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    Demons and Unicorns

    By Maggie Evans

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    In life we can spend our time being sheep and following others, staring at the same woolly rump day in day out. But if you step out once in a while, the view and roads you can travel can be astounding. Embrace your inner black sheep that you are, be unique be different. Follow me through life's journey through poetry in this small collection of thoughts and ideas outside the box.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLegend Press
    Release dateOct 16, 2015
    ISBN9781785071324
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      Book preview

      Demons and Unicorns - Maggie Evans

      Megan

      A WALK IN THE PARK

      Clear your mind take a walk in the park,

      Strolling freely with hope in your heart.

      The sun on your face grass tickling your knees,

      Feeling relaxed and feeling at ease.

      Birds singing children laughing all around you,

      So this is tranquillity that has surrounded you.

      Confidently you venture further,

      This time alone you have to nurture.

      The sound of your feet on the path ahead,

      Helps you keep a level head.

      Time to think and clear your mind,

      A smile to a passing strangers always kind.

      So as you stroll on your merry way,

      Remember today is gonna be a good day.

      LONE WOLF

      The night was so calm, so silent so still,

      Then all of a sudden, I got this chill.

      The hairs on the back of my neck they did stand,

      The lone wolf was back in high demand.

      From out of the night I can hear him cry,

      His howl so loud it gave an almighty sigh.

      For he was also alone and scared,

      Separated from his pack so unprepared.

      The moon it shone so bright it lit up the sky,

      As he walked passed we were eye to eye.

      A mutual gaze so long and care free,

      Am wondering if he was gonna savage me.

      He walked off so slowly and calm,

      I was shivering with sweaty palms.

      For it was then I realized how alike we were,

      Alone in the night yet travelled so far.

      A DOLPHINS TALE

      You dominate the waves of the ocean,

      You glide through the depths of the sea.

      You swim with poise and direction,

      Seem so happy so care free.

      Your intelligence is under rated,

      As people commercialize you.

      Shut you up in

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