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A drunk man stumbles out of any bar 
Looks at a sky marred with stars 
Inside looks he, a void he spys 
Tears brim fragmented eyes
He feels it-- 
Bestowed burden cumbersome

In the hands of man-- 
The brand,
To think  
To be  
To become 
To not... 
Is him  
Is we
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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November 18, 2009 at 1:50 PM
Hi Leighton, Enjoyed reading your poems today...Marty
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November 17, 2009 at 4:03 PM
Wonderful write with descriptive words ... could feel the pain.. if u are new to the Soup allow me to welcome u Leighton and look forward to reading your postings.. if u need any help there are many here who are willing to answer your questions and navigate u around the Soup site.. keep on writing and sharing... thankxxx and luv .. Linda-Marie, Poetess Extraodinaire' and Poetry Soup "Sweetheart"
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