A Malady of the Mind

A malady of the mind
Dominates the will
As the surging river
Overruns the mill

Omnipotent craving
The bullpen cannot hold
A temptation unremitting
Annulling principle

No affection or reason 
Or threat of penalty
Can possibly deter - or -
Potentiate the will
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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