FanStory.com - An Allegory of Ashesby Julia Campbell
A poem about the dangers of not dealing with your past.
An Allegory of Ashes by Julia Campbell
Acrostic Poetry Contest contest entry

A spark announces its genesis amongst the ashes.

Leaving the remains of its past, it ventures forward;

Leaning into the hands of fate to determine its destiny.

Eager to find its place in the world, the spark  

Gleefully leaves its mark on every branch and leaf it encounters. 

Onward it journeys, unaware of the trail of destruction it has made its own.

Realizing the ashes were a breeding ground for brokenness, the spark longs to bring restoration.

Yearning for what can never be; to be what it can never become. 


Author Notes
Brokenness, if not properly dealt with, is a breeding ground for destruction and dismay. One must properly heal in order to positively impact others. If they do not, their past will leave a trail of ashes wherever they go. One must deal with their past in order to fully embrace their future.

     

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