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Poisoned

The heavens are black
I choke on its smoke
The ashes they speak
They warn me of fire
Profound and consuming
Burning miles away

For your life I will end
I cough out a hex
Perform my sullen dance
And make a toast to your demise
For never I shall mourn

I shall itch til i bleed

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Freya

Thu 8th Mar 2018 20:52

Thanks Hannah

Lots of love x

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Sun 4th Mar 2018 13:15

Very powerful. Every line.

Hannah

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Freya

Sun 25th Feb 2018 20:23

Thanks so much ?

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J R Harris

Sun 25th Feb 2018 17:52

Wonderful... loved it and felt it

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