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Stigmata

these are my hands, and you have seen them before. you stare between my eyes, much like how I imagined God would stare at His wayward worshipers. these are my palms, with lines that match the novels of the planets, and stars, and heavenly rocks. my hands are small, and are never broken. my palms are wretched, as I grip on this barbed-wire fence. I see you across the border, but I do not worship. my hands will fit yours, but my palms are already bleeding.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 5/17/2009 9:36:00 PM
This is a touching write. So much sadness seeps from the lines. Very powerful from beginning to end. Great job. Smiles from Lolita
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Date: 5/17/2009 5:59:00 PM
'my hands will fit yours, but my palms are already bleeding" very powerful line! light & love
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