Red Pill

I've slept with shadows,
and bathed in ink,
living half my life- blind,
a thoughtless blink.

But now the truth
is darker still,
and colour drains,
with each red pill.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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August 4, 2011 at 2:28 PM
Enjoyed reading your creative poetry today Walter. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. I will return to read more as time allows so keep your pen flowing. Love, Carol
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