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Apocalypse by Paradise Light

from There's No Place Like Know Where? by Run-On Sunshine

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Phoenix is a dark place with a lot of bright light(s).
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Here comes foul stench. Invade my sense again. Sewer gas mixed among whatever blows today from west.

Whole blocks clear cut, for years before my time. Vacant remain, while art falls to wreck ball again.

I can see apocalypse by paradise light, yeah. City whole deserves to be a Superfund sight, now. Majestic palms somehow growing upright tall. Late day sun glances fronds. War zone, you're so sweet!

What was I thinking? When I began again where all my needs could never be fulfilled. I know: The sounds. My friends create a light as strong as sun rays that smack the smog, yet still they reach our hearts.

My own kind of paradise has much different vibe, yeah. Poets, players squeezed tight, bungalows preserved. Vibrant city keeps right with nature in sight. And I don't mean these lawns, no, they don't belong!

Here comes the end. Load up U-Haul again. Last dance on Grand. Timing frightens me, not planned! Good friends
gathered. Something bigger than me.

Last ride among the ruins with paradise light, 'bye. Snapping pics of all the blocks that will transform with time. Know I'll miss even this, some of life's hardest years. Though it won't keep me here, light rail beep's so sweet!

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from There's No Place Like Know Where?, released June 22, 2017
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Photo: A cafe that used to be near the Van Buren/7th Ave/Grand Ave intersection in Phoenix, AZ, circa 2014 - 2016.

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