Backwards

Flaws.  And the flush of speckled skin. 
My throat closes off and I break.  
Dead men keep breathing.
Mourners heal quickly. 
Eyes open, reset, and we begin.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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March 2, 2015 at 4:13 PM
Dear Kenna, I love your words of realism, and I've been to this place you discribe myself, and it's no fun there, cheri
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