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Heavy Heart
every tear is a burning fire
that turns a beating .........................................................heart
into ashes. dodgeing glances
feeds the insecurity making intimidation................heavier
over struggling lungs. gasping for mercy
but mercy is more rare......................................................than
a kiss from gold.
the pleading grows strong enough to bend..................lead