Giving Up To a Higher Power

You win.  I withdraw.
I acknowledge your terms.
Embrace my weak flesh.
Love me that I may admit
Defeat.  Make your will be done.

(Acrostic Tanka)
for the contest Resignation.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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