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The Martyr
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She enters the desert Painful blisters plague her feet But she walks on Entering the sun Letting it burn away her skin Releasing her soul And she cools As the sun dies So she can live.

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Reviewed by E. Richardson

Reviewed on June 16, 2005

very provacative, excellent imagery and methaphor

Reviewed by Mark Rockeymoore

Reviewed on June 14, 2005

this read like some existential riddle, and i found myself searching for the answer in the lines you'd written. i'm not sure if i found them, either. lol a thoughtful work, poet. you definitely drew me in.

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on June 11, 2005

Wishful Thinking_

Credit For Write...

TRASK

Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen

Reviewed on June 11, 2005

A very powerful write
God Bless
Michelle!

Reviewed by Huda Orfali

Reviewed on June 10, 2005

Very powerful and beautiful rendering of martyrdom
thanks for sharing
love and peace

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on June 10, 2005

A woman with a higher purpose and vision in every step... seems like a Phoenix-write to me, Carrie! Having a cause one is prepared to die for perhaps make sense of living. Love the cleanness of your lines and the crispness of your message. A wonderful poetic crucible, thank you. Kate x

Reviewed by L. Figgins

Reviewed on June 10, 2005

True rendering of your character, Carrie. Some need their pain and embrace it. Fine write...

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on June 10, 2005

Superb capture of a martyred moment!

Blessings to you,
Eileen

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on June 10, 2005

Very in deep look at what this women is walking away from or walking to.

Felix

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