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Anger to me is
Wet and red
And sucks like quicksand

And war is black and loud
With fathers’ screams
Mother’s fists
And children’s silence

I fear both
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Amadore Avatar
February 26, 2012 at 6:08 PM
Vivid and terrifying. Good work.
Andresen Avatar
February 26, 2012 at 2:24 PM
Well said KJ - thank you! oxox love Anne-Lise
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