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Tombstone

A Nonet

By Kale SinclairPublished about a year ago 1 min read

You asphyxiated my sick lungs

with softened lips and a sweet tongue.

You drained the blood from my veins

while it rained the remains

of mesmerized pain.

You broke my heart

and left me

alone.

Dead.

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Kale Sinclair

Author | Poet | Husband | Dog Dad | Nerd

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout a year ago

    Oooo, this was so dark and poignant. I loved it!

  • Grz Colmabout a year ago

    Brilliant gothic tinged Nonet! Well done. 👍😊

  • Andrea Corwin about a year ago

    ouch, very painful. Great nonet!

  • angela hepworthabout a year ago

    So powerful.

  • Joe Pattersonabout a year ago

    Death of a relationship.

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