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The Grind
I must have wished a thousand times
that somehow we could live our lives
for something more.
And I can’t help but wonder why
we strive to keep so much in line,
what is it for?
Can’t you see we spend our time
building what we call “The Grind”,
finding ways to numb the pain it causes.
Blind leading the blind.
Can’t you see we spend our time
building what we call “The Grind”.
What...
Friday 15th March 2024 9:44 pm
Convenient Amnesia
Many times 'convenient amnesia' is all we have to survive and live another day.
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My heart bleeds
both fears and gladness
splattered tears
share pavement
spent poison darts.
My hand quakes
both words and gestures
symphonic songbirds
salve torment
spared iron brand.
My eye shuts
both dark and brightness
smothered landscapes
sparse wildernesses
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