Fiddle-strike flint, 
crucifix is hollow, 
dancing by the fire
straight into the morrow. 
Stomping on the ashes, 
cawing like a crow, 
dressed up in the ire, 
down and down we go. 
Smoke is in the air, 
blood is on the ground, 
fire-burned desire
inhaling all around. 
Two are in the cabin, 
one is in the sea, 
dancing by the fire
to the tale of misery

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Sammy T. Anderson is a Writer, Actor and Filmmaker originally from Pierceton, Indiana. His poetry has been featured in Halcyon Days, The Twin Bill and The Poetry Cove. For more of his work, follow him on instagram: @sammytanderson

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