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Poetry January 1, 2023

Burn

The most surprisingly small things can hurt the most.

Burn — poem

This poem reflected my mind while actively dealing with a burn I had sustained on New Year’s Eve while handling a sparkler.

It was the tiniest point injury, like I was poked by a pen, but caused so much ongoing pain for hours through the night. With enough cold applied and enough time, the pain subsided. And still enjoyed the evening as best I could.