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Distant spires

Formed of glistening

Glass, carefully 

Pieced together.

Tall crystal pillars

Reaching into the sky,

Latticework of ice

Frames and strengthens

The whole.

Viewed from afar,

The gleaming 

Supports

Look firm, 

Unshakeable,

Capable of weathering

Any storm,

Able to withstand

Any earthquake.

Upon closer inspection,

Flaws are seen,

More is revealed.

Glistening glass becomes

Crystallized breaks,

Branching out within

The pillars, catching

The light, brittle 

In the sun.

Tall spires become

Jagged, broken spikes,

Edges sharp and 

Dangerous,

Standing ready to impale

The sky upon them

Should it fall.