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Burdens
October 20, 2021
I,
the beast of burden
with sorrow and sin
my back is laden
You,
the Venus of the forgiven
with love and faith
my heart will brighten
Only,
by the touch your pardon
will my ponderous loads
be forever lightened.
© Zhen Xuan L., Irvine, California
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