a lesson in change.

By eidos





the way you can tell the quality of a bar
by whether you're pissing in a urinal or a trough
is the way I can tell the truth in your words
by the amount of guilt in your eyes.
and lately, that is becoming
a less than reliable source.





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Copyright 2012 eidos
Published on Monday, October 1, 2012.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • lupus tenebrae On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, lupus tenebrae (872)By person wrote:

    Eyes have always been said to be windows to a person's soul, perhaps when those eyes can finally lie, the soul is lost. There's venom here, but a delightful brand, your work is consistently enjoyable, I find. Scholar

  • Dreaming in Stanzas On Friday, October 5, 2012, Dreaming in Stanzas (303)By person wrote:

    This is awesome as per usual. Totally got the full effect of a sentiment that many have failed to capture in far more words.

  • sheff On Friday, October 5, 2012, sheff (115)By person wrote:

    i feel this one.

  • A former member wrote: great, cold, biting economy to these words. love it.

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