This Is An Apology

Within the heart lies the capacity 
for incredible violence. And none 
are so endangered as those who
linger near. The common turn of 
phrase is, "the heart is an organ
the size of a fist", so no one can
question the bruises.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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