Burning

numb surface- can't
seem to- unplug the
wires in the core-
help is a chore
-proven weakness-
no ground- blankets of
mess enmeshed-
slither through the broken
skin- go out but-
come back in- i know
no better- caved in
shelter- my spirit is 
sweltering- freeze me
-don't leave me-
burning
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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