The Last Rite

Bury the hurt
to get over the pain
As memory relines
with forgiveness again

Bury the past
for new light to break through
With darkness abandoned
—your spirit anew


(Las Vegas: January, 2022)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Boles Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 5:26 PM
To forgive and forget is truly a noble act. Well writ!...ab
Behm Avatar
February 1, 2022 at 12:10 PM
Thanks Anselmo
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