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Acrimony's Altar

In many a quivering hour lay
the broad expanse of yesterday.
What shall come and free her mind?
For time, is fleeting still...

Upon the blank canvass of innocence
fate's painting without recompense.
Who shall come and touch her heart?
This loneliness to kill...

The dust of lies told long ago
is buried where the children play.
Within this soil desires grow
and moonlight's ebbing tide gives way.

In twilight's burgundy shadows hide
the shame and guilt of foolish pride.
Why shall she withdraw her soul?
To mourn herself, until...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author notes

The only way one exercises free will is to assume full responsibility for oneself. We are not leaves in the wind. No amount of tragedy, injustice, betrayal, or pain can force us to lose perspective and become jaded if we are responsible for ourselves. Wherever I am is my responsibility alone, and as such, I can freely choose where to go from here.

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  • 2lullabyhaven
    February 10

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    Wow, I just must bookmark this one for true...lots of love and good luck, although you are already a winner to me


  • azlyn gold member
    February 6

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    Beautiful! So very nice...and I adore the AN's...thank you for writing for this!


  • PassionsPromise gold member
    February 4
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    WELL DONE HERE.

    Best wishes in the contest

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    Passions