Guarded
I have walked alone,
regardless of those around,
for lifetimes, it feels;
fire won't burn my heart again,
or ice freeze, unless I choose.
© Simon J Ashcroft, 2025
#tanka #poem #poetry #PoetryCommunity
Simon J Ashcroft
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2025-11-17 23:25:35 UTC
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