Parallels

Positive poles keep me grounded
even when all efforts get spurned.
Love intrudes with hope unfounded
while hatred proves bitterly earned.

Our coupling tethered in the lash
scorches my core with friction rash.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Mehta Avatar
September 8, 2010 at 6:45 AM
Very creative and interesting write on Parallels, John
Shetley Avatar
September 7, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Simple and straightforward, I enjoyed it very much!
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