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Torn scabs

Wounds of the heart unhealed

By Kenneth cruzPublished about a year ago 1 min read

Sticky scabs being torn off old wounds

Perhaps I saw you way too soon

You still smiled bright like the moon

I tried to play it cool

But who could I fool

Infected still

Putrid rot

And puss

Filled

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout a year ago

    Gosh this was so vivid, gross and sad! I loved it!

  • ReadShakurrabout a year ago

    Awesome piece

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