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The Temples Are On Fire

I smell the flesh at my temples burning, and the pounding of my head shacks and rattles of death burns my soul. Heat- ouch! fire- burning so hard and the women with the buckets of water and alcohol don't come around to put me out and give me a drink. I sit there burning, dying, and feeling bad... 11/25/2013

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Date: 12/1/2013 6:34:00 PM
Chris my friend OMG what a deeply anguishing and emotional write. The sever pain and anger that you are trying to convey in this poem is clearly seen in each dark and chilling line. Great job Hugs
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