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    Internal Inferno

    here I am... standing in the ashes... of what you thought burnt to the ground but for one tiny detail... you might have won   thing is this... the only thing you burned... was a bridge I remain...though changed and you no longer have access   you are no rival... for the...

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    • Damn..Willow “the only thing you burned… was a bridge.. I remain” That statement right there is power. love it

    • The cycle of love, Love’s Phoenix, tight

    • Straight {from the ash}
      Pure dopeness!!

      Much respect

      Naaj

      • 😂 Hah! 😂 Nice reference! She had some spunk…still does! Thank you, Naaj 😊

    • I love this revenge piece!

      It’s bold, daring and powerful.

      I embrace your inner strength throughout the stanzas.

      I’m totally hooked…

    • There’s a grit here that tastes like smoke and victory—scorched bridges and unbroken will.
      I love how it doesn’t just rise from ashes; it struts, unafraid, daring the past to even try again.

      • You perfectly nailed how I was feeling when I wrote this! Thank you, Thomas 😊

    • Cowards die a thousand times but the courageous only once.
      Courage you don’t lack and that is reflected in this uplifting piece.
      🙏🙏🙏

    • hello beautiful Willow I don’t know who is trolling you but this is badass ❤️

    • Powerfully penned, Willow. Into the book it belongs! Excellent write but I expect nothing less from you my friend, and you always deliver the goods. The grit as Thomas put it, is chef’s kiss.. You hit this one out of the park! Like a phoenix you have risen from the ashes. I like in the movie “Death To Smoochy” when the one guy said: “I’ve risen like a beautiful Phoenix, or some other town in Arizona!” lol. I’ll get more marshmallows for the bonfire my friend. Appreciate you.

      Damian

      • Maybe we could have hot cocoa with our flaming marshmallows? I got lots of kindling over here. Keep bringing the marshmallows. We’re good for a long while, my friend 😊

    • Thank you 😊

    • I concur with Fia when I say Damn! The power and freedom in this is palpable! Damning and wonderful. One hell of a read!

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    Jewel Tone Days

    I have embarked upon my autumn era no longer flush with the lush beauty of youth I've mellowed... become more serene... at peace   don't be foolish  never mistake it for sedate I burn still ...inside... with the fires of Survival   as my vibrant shades begin to fade and others take...

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    • I can identify with this being I’m turning 64 soon. Life is how you look at it. Your strength in this shows your positive view about yourself. That’s called wisdom. Great writing, Willow.

      • It took a lot of years and scars to arrive at this place. I imagine there will be more scars before I finish my journey. But I don’t mind the dents as long as I know I lived to the best of my ability. I’m rolling up on 58 myself and suddenly 60 doesn’t look that old anymore. Thank you, Tim

    • Ahh but the mind is a fearsomely powerful weapon we often use against ourselves. Thank you, Peter

    • I never thought I’d be one to age gracefully. When I was young I thought for sure I’d fight it tooth and claw. But here I am, looking backwards and smiling forward. I don’t know what the days will bring, but I know what the years have brought. I’ll face them with a cup of something hot and a determination to make the best of them. Thank you, my friend

    • Thank you, Thomas 😊

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    Honestly...

    I don't want to be part of a broken down culture one that considers my daughter no more than a breathing incubator and my mother a drain on society me...well, I'm useless without a uterus not that they care about babies... only their making let...

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    • Omg I got chills from this. I can see you on a podium reading this. It stirs the blood and makes one pay attention. Brava;))

      • I had me a moment here. Played the spoken word for my daughter and she said “Damn, mom! That’s perfect.” That was gold for me. Im too big a chicken to read in front of people, but I thank you, Fia

    • Mic “Fucking” Drop!!

      • I believe that might be the shortest comment you’ve ever left on my writing. 😂 And I’ll take it as the statement it is, my friend

    • First read this offline, we really missed reading you Lady. Tight piece

    • Community isn’t always…or often even…made of blood. It’s the souls who welcome each other no matter what they look like or how different they may be. Blood may be thicker than water, but toxic blood is lethal. I don’t believe in fitting in. I believe in filling the space destined only for you and standing side by side with others doing the same. Nobody else has the ability to be you. Or me. I’m glad you found support and compassion, Brenda. It’s very important 🧡

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