The Turtle Gurgle

By just breath


love is made of thorns, just like the ones my heart was buried in

My head begs for you to stay, my heart has flown away, my eyes are deadened as is my expression all that remains are blood, veins and tear stains.



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© 2008 just breath
Published on Sunday, April 27, 2008.     Filed under: "Love" and "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: how nice it would be to tuck ourselves away in a hard shell away from the pain. when the flesh is all that's left after emotion runs dry, it's time to leave.....great post Lean :)

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