Final Dip

“This anguish in my brain
Caused me much pain
My extreme thoughts 
Marked me as insane”
	
“With weepy eyes
I soar up high	
Over the Santee Bridge
Off ninety-five”

“Into the comely waters
A final dip
My head lie on a stone 
Asleep on the other side”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Foulk Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 4:53 PM
a very sad write.
Marymkilker Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 4:50 PM
Sad yet true in some cases i am sure. A very real write.
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