The Purifying Flame
Poems about the experience of healing.
by K. Olsen
What recovery has been like.
Chapter 1
The Crucible of Self
Posted October 25, 2024Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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A reminder of healing.
Chapter 2
Graveyards into Gardens
Posted October 26, 2024Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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Another note from love to loved.
Chapter 3
Confessions
Posted October 22, 2024Romance / Poetry
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Written in treatment.
Chapter 4
A Reflection on Beauty
Posted October 22, 2024Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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A promise.
Chapter 5
An Anorexic Love Song
Posted October 29, 2024Romance / Poetry
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A quick reflection
Chapter 6
Heaven Reaches Down
Posted October 1, 2024Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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Gratitude for a friend
Chapter 7
For B
Posted November 23, 2024Letters and Diary / Poetry
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A poem written for a friend leaving treatment.
Chapter 8
For S
Posted November 10, 2024Letters and Diary / Poetry
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Patterns of thoughts leading down.
Chapter 9
The Well of Styx
Posted December 26, 2024Letters and Diary / Poetry
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Familial relationships are sometimes hard.
Chapter 10
The Mother of Gaps
Posted December 15, 2024Letters and Diary / Poetry
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