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Soul Leak

Brow furrows.
Hand shakes.
   Stay inside,
   a strict voice says.
   No breaks allowed.

Yet uncalled
they slip slide down
   unbidden,
creep out the corners,
wet the lash,
drip the cheek.

Oh dear dear
Another soul leak,
My eyes betraying me
again.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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