Hold Yourself Up

i cannot stare too deep
into the game you're playing.
i cannot stand too close
to the dragon you're slaying.

erase the markings of
scars that have haunted
let love rule and flow
as a mighty river of truth
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
October 17, 2019 at 1:15 PM
Hello Tameko Barnette, so nice to meet you. I agree let the love flow like a river. have a nice day my friend.
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