Sun Dance

Our scars
self-requited 
define
who we are

The pain
when it’s welcome
embedded
unmarred

Each blemish
redeeming
those choices
to blame

Absolving
our future
releasing
the shame

(‘Searching For Crazy Horse:’ September, 2010)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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