Stigmata
By AJ O’Brien.
Where leads this dark road
that I must tread?
I am not worthy,
bring me back.
Stop this ancient bleeding.
I kneel before the figure
upon the cross on the hill.
Forgive me for I have sinned.
I bleed
I am mortal.
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Incarcerated shadows 
I like this very much.
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Thank you.
You’re very kind.
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What good words, they are full of strength! I wish you a happy day!🌹
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Thank you so much.
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This…. I don’t think I can even articulate how powerful this is. This is one of the best poems I have read. Amazing. Please, never ever stop writing! x
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Such a wonderful comment.
Thank you very much.
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You pack so much emotion in a few short lines ❤
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Much appreciated Nathalie. 😊
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Powerfully expressive!
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Thank you so much.
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God but I love great poetry
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Such an awesome comment. Many Thanks.
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This is AMAZING. Love it. Facebooked and reblogged it.
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You’re very kind. Thank you.
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Reblogged this on The Spinsta Life.
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Thank you so much. Appreciated.
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Such powerful reverence in your well-placed words. You’ve taken your readers to the cross.
The experiential depth of your talent is refreshing.
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Thank you very much.
Your comments are truly inspiring.
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Very beautifully written.
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Thank you for your kind words.
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blessings my friend this was another great poem
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Yes, so powerful Alan.
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Many Thanks Michele.
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You’re a brilliant writer. Extraordinary piece of work, wow.
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Thank you very much. 😊
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Very touching, Alan! The imagery was so real…..
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Thank you Ann.
As always, your comments are much appreciated.
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This was just so deeply beautiful Alan.
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Such an amazing comment.
Thank you RoseMarie.
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You’re welcome, Alan. 😊
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“I bleed / I am mortal.”
~ Powerful closing.
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Thank you so much Rosaliene.
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Visceral pleading for forgiveness and mercy, awesome AJ!
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Many Thanks Scherezade. Appreciated.
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Wrenchingly beautiful, Alan.
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Thank you very much Anna.
Your wonderful comments inspire me.
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“I am mortal” Beautiful
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Thank you very much.
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Outstanding, HL
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Thank you my friend.
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My pleasure 😊
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Lovely.
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Thank you very much.
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This is beyond beautiful. It’s deep. It’s powerful.
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Thank you so much for your
wonderful comments.
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You are most welcome 😊
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😎☺️😎
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