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Kat, you're a master (mistress?) of capturing mood -- your line breaks are well placed and each stanza has just enough detail-to-musing ratio.  I did find the first stanza in particular a little wordy and I think you could chop a couple of fillers without losing the mellow, wistful tone.  Is the sun he or it?  I'd rather see "he" consistently I think.  Maybe try "he knows the taste of orange already; I know who he pretends to be" -- I don't think the and is needed. 

Further down, "the price is free" is a little predictable, I'd rather see something more specific than price there, even if it's only "life is free" (which is a cliche, yes, I know, but it adds a little more interest).   

For me the last line falls flat and I can't help thinking you could end it with a sun reference to cycle it back to the beginning more tightly.  Maybe something like "only the sun knows" -- I don't know, something anyway.  

It's a really pleasant read that will eventually be a really brilliant read. 

by Leanne on Feb. 9 2008