Blessings Unused

What is a color
obstructed
What is a sonnet
untold
What is the price
of reluctance
Tainted in silver
or gold 

What is the weight
of your damming 
What is a blessing
unused 
What is the lifespan
of choices unmade
Measured in freedom
— recused 

(The First Book Of Prayers: July, 2025)
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Fleming Avatar
July 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Puts me in mind of the style of William Blake. Enjoyed - cheers! :) john
Behm Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Thanks John. I love Blake.
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