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The Fire

April 6, 2022
By laynie-walloch GOLD, Hartland, Wisconsin
laynie-walloch GOLD, Hartland, Wisconsin
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The crackling of fire surrounds her in her bed, her sheets the kindle to keep the fire. 

She continues to sleep, appreciating the warmth against her weak, cold body. 

She doesn’t make a noise as it engulfs her completely. 

The cremator turns towards her mournful family. 

“It’ll only be a few moments now.”



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on Apr. 19 2022 at 9:11 pm
living-dead-girl-666 PLATINUM, Coffeyville, Kansas
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Favorite Quote:
The roses are wilted
The violets are dead
The demons run circles
Round and round inside my head

Oh I love that twist!!