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Today’s prompt: Use the phrase In the fading light

New Life

They emerge  
from the earth 
making their trek to the ocean 
unknowing of what lies ahead 
without guidance 
in the fading light 
They trust in their instincts 
that somehow they will be 
kept safe. 

©2020 CBialczak Poetry