Dead

Dead's he who binds himself in his own cage 
Who lets his love consumed by his own rage 
Like withered pile of leaves in yellow wood 
Where flies flocked to tear its flesh where it stood 

For, deadened heart is as good as the dead 
Like a log that just lies in its own bed 
Like a flesh filled with aches but does not bleed 
But inside, worms of pride gather to feed 

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September 29, 2023 at 11:32 AM
Thank you for writing for my poem and congratulations on your placement..
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September 29, 2023 at 7:26 PM
Thank you very much...
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