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The Healing Fire

Of Forgiveness

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 11 months ago 1 min read
The Healing Fire
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My enemies lit the fire

When I was down on my luck

An all exposing pyre

To hinder my getting up

I sat consumed in flame

Letting it singe every part

Acknowledging the blame

That had shadowed my heart

In tears, I watched friends walk away

Extinguishing the spark

Shedding the shame and saving face

Leaving me in their dark

All alone, I faced my demons

As they danced in the flames

Begging me to join them

As they screamed out my name

As a sacrifice of ash

Wearing my penance around

I await my death line dash

To be presented my crown

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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden

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    Written by Kelli Sheckler-Amsden