The Weight of Guilt
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Guilt is a heavy load
A conscience can only carry
For so long
Before it collapses under
It's unwieldy encumbrance
A pressure on the lungs
Pushing out air, threatening
To smother and deflate them
Completely of oxygen
Date written and posted: 11/10/2018
Copyright © Edward Ibeh | Year Posted 2018
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