A Good Victim I Guess

a good victim I guess,
complains to nobody
dies quietly in pain
his ghost haunts not
those culprits alive
that raise  bitter lips
clench fists of hate
that bring  stray tears
and dig holes for blood
to flow without reason
enjoy and laugh in sleep
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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May 13, 2017 at 4:50 PM
I could and relate to this poem. Loved it, keep up the great work.
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