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Free Verse Poem by Kimberly Madura

Burning,
I got what I wanted
in the moment.

In the madness
of smoke and flame,
light and shadow,
I hurt you.

At the equinox
of love and hate,
please forgive me.

Kimberly Madura dedicates this poem to Etienne Goldberg.

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  1. I am struck by the directness of this poem and its ability to paint a picture. Quite unique. You have something different here.

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