Sacrifice
On the altar
lies her sacrifice
with the recall
that she has not been kind
to her instincts
but smothered them
with the will of a stranger
who called her friend
as if covering her body
with a warm comforter
in winter.
Yet seasons change
and hot coals burn
from an offering
so she withdraws her strength,
leaving nothing
at the altar.
(c)--Christina Cowling
1 Comments:
On the altar lies her sacrifice with the recall that she has not been kind to her instincts....
As a saboteur (formerly) of my own happiness, your words captured something inside of me. Thank you, Christina.
Feather Stone Woman
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