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Mine Alone

this is my
tragedy

this is my
pain

keep your
words
away from my
gaping wounds

I’ve suffered
enough

without
your viscous
tongue

cutting

deeper

into my new born scars

— Lenny of Cohen, Aug 15, 2007

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Country/Region: GBR

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waterdragon

18 years 9 months ago

Speaking a similar language

I like how spare and clean this is -- you use a few words to paint a huge picture! Good Job!!!!
Mark

Mark

18 years 9 months ago

Brutal and

so wonderfully done. I realate! I hope those scars have healed over. There seeems to be "triggers" that still touch them from time to time and you feel the "pinch" then wonder who you are talking to OR find yourself a bit on the wrong side of the road. Thanks, Mark
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purplemoondoll

18 years 9 months ago

Savage

and Beautiful.Like this alot- excellent writing! I guess many of us can relate to the gaping wounds from time to time - I like the way you used them to build such a powerful image! Kaz x
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barbsdad2003

18 years 9 months ago

A Great Piece Here

Though needs a little fixin': I assume you mean vicious with the viscous. Also, newborn is one word. Unless, of course, the British do it differently. Thanx again for a smart piece, Chuck