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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
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| 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.
Thank you for this uplifting poem!
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