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Singular Glutton

Save your energy... I've found my center a place to sit amongst the absent. My mother-my best thought; says she made this all just for us. Love your enemy... My father killed my dog-my best friend, lost. My father killed him then disinfected both hands in our kitchen sink. A place to sit-to insist the other exists. Consistently I forget my missing leg; perhaps with the proper measurements I could fashion myself an adequate replacement... Save your energy... My mothe stood by-my father knows whats best for me. He says he made it all up for us-that'd we'd better make it up to Him. Love your enemy... My mommy is secretly my most cherished memory. I've found my center. I dismiss those cornering me, gladly burning down my home in the name of the one re-assuring me. Save your energy... I hate myself and everyone else. I love speaking about myself; yes, I'm even a master at slaving myself. I service the help-first I self service myself heaping portions of self help. I hate myself and anybody else discussing my health. Accomplishments? Laundry lists!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 9/21/2012 5:41:00 PM
still accomplishing great write Jonathan,sorry about the past,sad but it made you strong
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Date: 6/20/2012 12:07:00 PM
Mmmh ... 'Love your enemy' .."Save your energy'... sounds like good advice. Thank you for the thought-provoking poem Jonathan!
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