Ignite

A Poem by Kristine Amundrud

Stuck

in life’s parking lot;

too afraid to question, move, dream, dare

Dust storms came and went

hurling disheartening debris

and every sort of lie

He came and moved

like a comet in this heart

Burning up the ruins

in a majestic vein of luminescence.

KRISTINE AMUNDRUD is a wife and homeschool mom. She finds joy creating in the kitchen, walking

alongside her husband, adventuring in the Canadian Rockies, and cuddling up with her children and a

good storybook. She loves friendships that go beneath the surface. At the end of the day, she is a

daughter of the King who is loved beyond measure. Kristine holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano

Performance from the University of Alberta, as well as a Bachelor of Education. Connect with her on

Instagram @kamundrud and at soulsigh.com.

Alexis Leigh

Alexis Ragan is a poet, literary editor, and instructor, convinced that art serves as a powerful window of worship that leads humanity back to God’s heart. She created Vessels of Light to house creative literature that shines for Christ.

https://vesselsoflightlit.com
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