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Human in the LoopJonathan Harrell’s Commonplace Book

The prison is empty
On the hill above the water.
I’m not afraid of ghosts, I think,
As I walk the old roads
And startle at every whispery sound.
The gulls, at least, seem happy to be here,
Finding their perch among the cells,
Looking out from behind bars
That no longer hold anything but secrets.

An abandoned, dilapidated concrete structure standing near a calm body of water under a bright, clear sky. The ruins of the building are framed by the rugged hills in the background, creating a contrast between the decaying architecture and the natural beauty surrounding it. Sunlight filters through the empty windows, casting long shadows on the weathered walls.
A nighttime scene featuring a weathered, abandoned building with crumbling walls. Two seagulls perch on the edge of a curved concrete railing in the foreground, while more seagulls are visible on top of the building. The dark blue sky and the dim lighting create a haunting and atmospheric mood, with the silhouettes of the building's archways adding to the desolate feel.