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just another bozo at the bus terminal

fearful he rose from the ashes of hellfire singed skin scorched soul and blistered mind his heart full of charcoal burdened the flight yet carbon cinder fuelled an escape route from the trajectory of death or eternal damnation when a tiny glimpse of ember cast hope of renewal change growth and survival he gave in to the vital force of the universe and embarked on a miraculous journey imbued by restoration gratitude and love

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Date: 3/12/2025 5:03:00 AM
I wonder if the change came about to his dreams. I enjoyed reading this one today. Thanks for sharing. Sara K
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Date: 3/10/2025 8:55:00 AM
it reads like nature is in her forest fire season....and a welcomed 'natural' cleansing/regrowth......len
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Date: 3/10/2025 8:57:00 AM
and a pennyless pauper looking for acceptance.....len
Date: 3/10/2025 7:29:00 AM
Bozos R Us. All looking for a way out, an escape route to a higher and better plane. Or, to borrow from your metaphor, a bus route to paradise lane
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