PERSON Poem: Dead Man, by Blaine Atlas

I’m a dead man walking, but somehow new and improved
I released the guilt, and now paths have been renewed
I’m burning in the sunlight, but I know soon I’ll be alright
A dead man in the summer heat, ready to uncover the next source to defeat
My baggy eyes can handle any sight, as long as I try, I know I’ll be alright
Slow and steady steps, with pauses to reconnect
A dead man in the hot sun, no longer afraid and no longer on the run
Burning up, feeling alone but know that I’m not, with hundreds of memories unlocked
Let it burn, let it yearn, let every page turn
One step forward, two steps back?
Not a problem, I’m still on the right path
My feet and skin sink into the sand, looking around knowing I’m not the only dead man

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