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Black Friday in a Metaphoric World

November 30, 2015
By YoSprite PLATINUM, Toledo, Ohio
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I tossed my money into the bonfire,
watching it burn, in a stupendous flame.
I smile,
Ignoring the remnants of regret and rationality, and laugh,
Both burned and warmed by the fire,
Pain accompanying genuine satisfaction.
It is beautiful.

© Hali S., Robinson, IL

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I think many can relate to my money-burning metaphor...

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