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Slow Burn

The fire
Rages forward. 
On edge, 
We sit with these
Hands gripping the core
Of the time. 
Watching.

Don't look down. 

Waiting. 

Hold it down. 
Put it out. 
The flames eat away 
At the sound of the clock. 

Stop. 

Time restarts again. 


Date: May 18, 2020
Title: Slow Burn
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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