Footsteps

Burning away 
Like the wick on a candle
Night after night
Brushing beach from my sandal
Destined to wander
In footsteps of pain
Each one different
Yet strangely the same
Peel away heal away
Steal away night
Walking forever
In footsteps of plight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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