Emotional Stand-In

a body double 
a stand-in
for the emotional 
role was
posted upon the 
board 
no one showed 
no one answered 
the inquire 
no one wanted 
to take up that 
role within this 
maladaptive play
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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