Rising

Like an oath to quit
Or a plague from below
I become blindfolded
To the sickening
Pain
Deep in the soul

Dark hate
Consumes
Her heart
Like a black hole
In the universe
Of life
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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June 14, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Yes, hate does consume--creative way of forwarding that message. Welcome to Poetry Soup! I hope you enjoy your time spent with us. Best wishes with your writing. Karen
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June 14, 2008 at 8:17 AM
Hello Jes welcome to poetry soup.Live long enough and situations will rise.Rising builds character. continue to write. B BLESS Crystal
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