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The war on people

The war on people

a big part of us
needs to know
when the shit comes down

a tiny part of us
had it so good
it'd kill out of boredom

an invisible part
feels like
It's not attached to the body

and would willingly
replace salvation
with stark appraisals

just to
feel
something new

◄ Dual Diagnoses

This Winter ►

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Robert C Gaulke

Sat 8th Dec 2018 21:07

Thanks!

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Douglas MacGowan

Sat 8th Dec 2018 20:54

Good description of boredom!

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