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An Isolated Ache

A vivid, smoky ache 
Tendrils of a rugged snake
Wispy fangs tear the gut
But fire smokes without a cut

And out in cold air
Ice meets the wary stare
No red can mark the skin
The heat resides within

Outside so cold and lost
Huddle up and warm the frost
Their wary eyes cool and sharp
Hide under thickened tarp

Cuddle up and hug your scars
Share light with just the stars
And beside the ill lit moon
We’ll learn to hide our wound

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 1/24/2014 2:20:00 PM
such angst well portrayed, tom... cheers on your fine win!
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Date: 1/23/2014 8:05:00 PM
Enjoyed the write on loneliness and congrats on the fine win, Tom
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