Breakfast

Why is this cold metallic straw in my mouth.

It makes my body shake with fear,

and tears roll down my face.

. . .and still, it remains here.

I hate the taste of lead,

but maybe today, It's my food for thought.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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July 26, 2012 at 12:27 PM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you this afternoon Billy. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol
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July 29, 2012 at 6:59 PM
Thank you, I accept and appreciate your warm welcome and i wish for you, sunshine too. :)
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