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Empty Man

Russian roulette was his game of choice every night he pulled the trigger He killed compassion He killed trust He killed forgiveness He killed love Night after night he remained free He always aimed at the hole where a heart used to be

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 11/7/2009 8:06:00 PM
I'm glad you found it worth reading. Thank You for your comments.
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Date: 11/7/2009 7:14:00 AM
Wow powerful poem. Love it.
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Date: 11/7/2009 6:20:00 AM
Beautiful stuff , Regina!... Elegantly written ...especially the last two verses - Tim
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