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Sun Dance


Our scars

self-requited 

define

who we are

 

The pain

when it’s welcome

embedded

unmarred

 

Each blemish

redeeming

those choices

to blame

 

Absolving

our future

releasing

the shame

 

(‘Searching For Crazy Horse:’ September, 2010)

 

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