Faith and Drains

Again, I've filled your faith 
with black powdered phlegm
when they should be 
brimming with precious gems.
In refrain, you cough clouds of blue rain
red roses circling clogged drains.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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January 22, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Extremely evocative imagery, I love it.
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