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I found myself in anguish from atrocious acts My heart was barely pumping, too much to tolerate All things in my life seemed to go awry Scattered around with the confusion that I felt I tried creative ways to assuage the suffering Then, I tried something new and took a chance I tossed worry in the wind, threw away the fear And my actions were auspicious, my heart renewed Opening like a flower ready to accept love again There came an appetency that led my way All the while someone with allure, stood in my sight Guiding me through each difficult day and night As healing came about within me, it was then I did absolve Heidi Sands 10/10/19 Placed 2nd in the Crazy A’s poetry contest. Sponsor: Words required: Anguish, Awry, Auspicious, Atrocious, Assuage, Appetency, Allure, Absolve