Black and Blue

A Noble Fight

By Ryan BurkeyPublished 3 years ago • 1 min read

A black eye, they say

It’s more beautiful than that

Yes, it was worth it

childrens poetry inspirational sad poetry

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Ryan Burkey

PNW native. Government analyst by day and a writer, song-writer and musician by night. Writing topics include nature, faith, relationships, and social commentary. Hobbies are traveling, coffee shop vibes, food, and comedy.

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