Stained

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stained


"I've witnessed all suffering,"
the jaded one spoke,
"no one escapes -
season to season
reasons for living
made prisoner by
hope."

"I've swallowed all sadness,"
the jaded one mused,
"joy heralds darkness,
anger fells peace,
reflections of lives
we've squandered
and used."

"I've heeded each silence,"
the jaded one thought,
"with eyes wide open
eternity sleeps for
paradise dreamed,
resurrection
bought."


R. Burnett Baker

Posted over on his site Efficient Agony
Listed as #41 over on Magpie Tales 45