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An Ephemeral Affair

Goes up in smoke

By Ryan BurkeyPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read

Was it ever love? Or simply lust?

A fire can burn bright with passion

But for how long? ‘Till coals left

Nothing to rekindle

Just a glow remains

Tired flames give up

Ash settles

Heat fades

Cold

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Ryan Burkey

PNW native. Government analyst by day and a writer, song-writer and musician by night. Writing topics include nature, faith, relationships, and social commentary. Hobbies are traveling, coffee shop vibes, food, and comedy.

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    Written by Ryan Burkey