Deep within my soul
vengeance smoldered
my sense of peace
anger mouldered
Indignation I felt
entitled to keep
burned my heart
festered seeped
Into each crevice
scorched by flame
mercy needed
my Savior came
Washed away
ash and chars
the only remnant
healing scars
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Shared for Quadrille Monday at dVerse Poets Pub where the word to include is burn.