Request by Jeff Burt

 

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Request


When war 

would have me divide, 

harden, petrify,

bless me again

to reach, be reached

into embrace


when war 

would strip me 

of consolation

bless me with green shoots

out of the fallen charred branches 

of my immolation


© Jeff Burt



Jeff Burt

Jeff Burt lives in Santa Cruz County, California, with his wife and Labrador that dreams of being a plow horse. He has contributed to Williwaw Journal, Sheila-Na-Gig, Red Wolf Editions, and many others. He has two chapbooks available and a book of poetry due out in October. More can be found at http://www.jeff-burt.com.



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