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Scars

(“Lone Pine”, 2024, original pen and ink)

Every step of the way
And every misstep
Leaves a little something
In its wake
Until all that’s left
Of all we have done
And all those we have known
And loved
Are the scars we carry inside
And out.

(2/17/26)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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