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Wild Fire

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By Andrew C McDonaldPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
Wild Fire
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Elusive, Illusory, Unreal

Frantically grasping ebbing smoke

Like a wildfire you entered

Consumed my entire world

Burned out my whole soul

Left but kindling

Shattered heart

Ashes

Strewn

heartbreak

About the Creator

Andrew C McDonald

Andrew McDonald was a 911 dispatcher for 30 yrs with a B.S. in Math (1985). He served as an Army officer 1985 to 1992, honorably exiting a captain.

https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Keys-Andrew-C-McDonald-ebook/dp/B07VM843XL?ref_=ast_author_dp

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Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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    Well-structured & engaging content

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  • ReadShakurrabout a year ago

    Deeply felt 💔

  • This was soooo relatable! I freaking loved it!

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