Anguished Fire

The flowing lava Bright and hot deep inside me Brings anguish to heights Heights above any feelings That might look like burning ash Pain is enveloped Deep within the fires of Earth The bowels catch flames Burn the desires to live Molten fire burns any hope
Russell Sivey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dietrich Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 4:39 PM
the title for this is perfect, Russell. gosh, It could have fit that one contest a time ago on flames, remember?
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