Freewrite Prompt: Paint
The grotesque depiction of life
A mother, an infant, a child, a rebel
A criminal, a judge, a saint, an elder
Demanding sustained attention
Then drifts into peaceful sleep, angelic!
A mother's heart melts with joy
No fret, no worry, carefree
Under the watchful eye
The child feels safe-- is safe
The thrill, the surge of ecstasy
One too many times experienced
The price, I now shall pay
Climb above the reeking pit
Bathe in pure spring water
Renewed, a testament to forgiveness
Aged arms opened wide
Nothing to hide
I tell my story one more time
The grotesque depiction of life
A mother, an infant, a child, a rebel
A criminal, a judge, a saint, an elder
Finally laid to rest
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