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Act of the Godless

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riparii

Published: Apr 8, 2012

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There used to be the comfort of the words-
bereft, bereft, a woman drips her opalescent tears,
where thin-lipped men look on, away.
As common as cats, lives are.

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xlntwtch

May 30, 2017

I'm reading your poetry and am very impressed. I often can't "get" poetry, but yours is more accessible.

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