high road
they closed the high road
for reformation
or so says the orange sign
attached to the electric fence
blocking the entrance
to the mountain road
it’s no wonder the locals say
the entire system
has suffered from misuse by
political scientists
and secret police
for some hundred years
once the lights sail past
the stratosphere
the high road will reopen
and pilgrims camping
at the base will resume
their arduous journey
april two thousand thirteen
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