Green Skies

Kilroy Jenkins 1978 (New York) – 2018 (Dublin)



Sky is green
Grass is blue
Everything’s wrong
Except me and you

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About two lovers (they are dead)

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Written on March 23, 2023

Submitted by aidanw.96848 on March 23, 2023

Modified on April 15, 2023

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Kilroy Jenkins

One of the most influential poets of the late 20th century, Kilroy Jenkins captured the public's eye with his staunch criticisms of society and ability to seamlessly weave words together. Unfortunately, he contracted Scurvy in 2018 and died soon after. more…

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