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A Flicker in the Flames
June 18, 2019
crisp hues of burgundy, copper,
a spark in the silver dawn.
essence of winter looms still,
the season blackens thereon.
here, bones lie perversely,
the radiating heat a spirit.
those the ashes belonged to
deny to ever hear of it.
souls begin to dwindle,
count one, two, three, seldom flares.
memories seared with spite,
it’s growing dim—is anybody there?
the death,
the cries,
those bitter tears...
another flicker in the flame,
lives blazing near.
© Alexandra F., Harbor Springs, MI
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