The Fountain

Open arms bare my love;
bowed, I plead your cause
        before the throne.
My wounded heart yet bleeds,
arms thrown wide-apart
        for a cuddle.
Come in your filth and scum;
a fountain gushes
        and washes clean.

Celestine S.? Ikwuamaesi
(Feb 10/02/18)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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February 14, 2018 at 7:21 AM
Well written, everyone needs a fountain that will clean their filth and scum..
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