Jewels of Fire

The other side
of knowing 
A padlocked world
of dreams
Whose key is tattooed 
on my hope 
Till opened
unredeemed

A treasure chest
of wisdom
Whose prescience 
zero sum
Instinct crowned
in jewels of fire
Burning
—to become

(Dreamsleep: May, 2023)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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