Dichotomy

struggling to breathe
the choking hold on my chest
your  hard words like bricks
bury me deeper
bearing the weight of your love
until I’m breath less
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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January 20, 2014 at 9:56 PM
Powerful piece, breathtaking I daresay. : ) Really enjoyed reading this this evening. Thanks for posting. Always, Laura
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