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When Roses Burn

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By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 2 years ago • Updated 2 years ago • 1 min read

Beat my bones against your walls

Chasing shadows down the halls

Sic the dogs to track your smell

Knowing this path leads straight to hell

Call the psychic, call the priest

Cut my skin to find relief

Symbols pronounce a promised peace

Interpret the meaning of release

Cold the fire that burns the night

Hot the flash that blinds your eyes

Fear creates new appetites

When accolades are black and white

Burning roses for the scent

Confessing sins and your revenge

A change of heart demands repent

When every dollar left is spent

Play the game and win the prize

No desire will be denied

The answer waits there in your eyes

Accepting truth or alibis

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    Written by Kelli Sheckler-Amsden