I Am Illiterate

i am illiterate-
inconsiderate
scum. my blood
is running rum,
my tears are acid
leaving burns 
down my face.
words curse, rapid
force of a mind
unlearned.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kendrick Avatar
September 20, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Well I know that it is not you that is illerate therefore it must be a topic. Nice job in presenting the idea. Keep writing.Sara
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