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The Burning House

from Panama by Bill White

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he stood outside the burning house
afraid to stray too near the flames
he knew what was happening
inside the burning house
but he didnt believe it
he couldnt bear to see it

by then she was nothing but rags and bone
he wished he wanted to hold her
tell her he loved her
but he was revolted by the stench of decay
and her neverending, hopeless cry

the unthinkable was happening
and it frightened, sickened him
unable to love her
he knew he coudnt save her anyway
but why did he forsake her
where was the honor, the years
of sustenance taken, no return

she was inside, alone
her last wish was to be held
by one who loved her
while he who loved her
waked away, wondering
why he was leaving her
inside that burning house

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from Panama, released March 6, 2019
writte and performed by bill white

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