A Grain of Truth

A Grain of Truth


There is a Raven 

Perched upon your chest

It pecks at your psyche

For a grain of truth

Shoo him away

And he returns

Claws digging deep

Beak burrowing 

Beneath skin

Peeling back layers

Until he gets

To the heart of the matter


Words: ©2021LCR

Image: Raeven Heart ©Nikki Bartel

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