Family Tie-Family Die-Family Love-Bad Blood

You shoot me then blame me for pointing the gun.

You stab me then insist that I carve the meat.

You drown me but expect me to breathe

You spit on my memory then ask it to forgive.

You want control of my life or you don't want me to live.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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January 13, 2016 at 12:04 PM
T.I.R.O. JY, wow... that was well expressed and somehwta raw... Enjoyed. SKAT
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January 13, 2016 at 4:23 PM
Hi SKAT, thanks very much, I appreciate your comments. Cheers.
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