Beauty From Ashes

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Dull, cold, shapeless

Immense heat, the refiner’s fire

Dross lifted, poured out

Splendor

 

Dry, leathery, devoid of color

Sleeping, waiting

Shivering

Breaking thru

Spellbinding color

Supple and fresh

Dazzling spectacle

 

A prisoner, shackled

Darkness, dread

Shameful regret

Silent screaming

Arms wide open

Listening, waiting

Running towards rest

Breathe of life

Beauty from ashes