by C. William White

Created on: March 05, 2010

Pain and Passing

Pain
Internal, external
All of some sort.
Constant aggravation
Discomfort
Interludes of agony.

Slowly

The feelings begin to ebb

And lessen at intervals.

A mighty fire

Slips toward darkness

And is extinguished.

Forward! Know this:
Nothing in the ashes
Will ever encourage
Your success, nor strengthen
Your hand to sweep and
Glean glory!

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