Drowning Aflame
what ocean can i cross
without losing sight
of the shore?
i leapt forthwith into water
but water turned to flame
and fire turned to coal
and drowning, aflame
i burned
namelessly.
i sank
into myself
i loved
love
i hated
hate
i needed
both
Copyright © The End Commune | Year Posted 2021
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