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Infirm Affectations

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violent welts form on raising skin
crackled blisters spew invectives
brown curled grass pretend affection
warning label on confection

shut the door on maddening din
fettered brow pegged down with whispers
burnished brass collect intrusion
warranty voided by contusion

flush out and swab, dress and bandage
splint and cast - immobilise, recuperate
the shuffling of disciplined feet
wards off the pungence of defeat


 

 

 



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