alive in the fire

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alive in the fire

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courage to ignite

trembling truths

cactus kisses &

blister roots

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shards of rock

defending the pain

here we are together

water & flame

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serenity's sister,

great Queen of rage

falling and rising

breaking the cage

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rivers to carry

our tears & our shame

mountains of trying

done with the game

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alive in the fire

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its me

and its you

bridges to my hurt

connect us, its true

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burning the skin

that no longer serves

spirit & bones

shaping new curves

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like twisted branches

rising from ashes

new horizons & skies

where healing dances

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*written in May of 2021 by Jonathon Stalls, Intrinsic Paths

*apart of Intrinsic Paths Poetry Volume 3

*written while walking Pueblo to Trinidad, 2021

*photo taken by Jonathon Stalls at Zapata Falls campground in Colorado's San Luis Valley

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