Before the fall

C.C. HawthroneContemplative

Pain Like rust You confused it for salt It felt as intense as pleasure Joy Like oil You confused for molasses It felt like a balm to all your wounds Love Like fire You confused it for candlelight It felt like you could blow it out

C.C. Hawthrone
SourceLicence:Public domain (author dedication)
Mood:
Contemplative
Topics:
joy, love, fire, pain, rust

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