This Is Me

My knees were the things that 
kept me up and my skin is my 
cutting board my eyes are the 
rain clouds to the fire running 
down my arms and my heart is 
the fire place that keeps me 
burning so calm
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Rhinem Avatar
July 26, 2013 at 2:20 PM
† I Find Strength In Your Beauty's Verse. My Beautiful Father In Heaven Is The Only One Whom Lifts Myself Up And Believe Me, I Know What Its Like To Crawl Upon The Ground ˜ Keep Brushing, Love, John
Tacito Avatar
July 26, 2013 at 1:47 PM
A ton of strength in this short, but powerful piece. Excellent!
Lopez Avatar
July 26, 2013 at 1:50 PM
Thank you so much I appreciate all your comments
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