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The Moth

Caroline Hochman

November 15, 2016

Department: Poetry

Issue: Human Dignity

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Full of – Tormented – light
The Moth will dance no more – His dream Achieved –
But – Expectation – that over-reaching blight,
Broken.

Light all Consuming – like Fame – that deceptive nectar-
To bare one’s soul to the Critics – Lions –
Who judge with – Crown – and Sceptre-
Ignoring the Naked heart within-

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Caroline Hochman is 15 years old and lives in New York City. Her favorite subject is history, and her hobbies include playing violin and playing baseball.