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Tremolo To a Vibrato

Tremolo to a vibrato when loud words are coughed forth from the inside. A chest aches - and history repeats itself. Adaggio calls me again - deaf ears stretch my arms open and upside down smiles spills your imagination into sepia tones. Tremolo to a vibrato when slick consonants of clever abuse peel my naked shadow from your wall and quietly sing me onto your fine linen sheets. Your fingertips burn. Ego and psyche tucked - I am aloe assaulted with fist-folded skin clamped upon my mouth. Nausea will hush my tears as they rise and blend into a cacophony of eager reminders. Lost epiphanies bleed atop blaring crescendos - the notes scatter like malnourished roaches and history repeats itself. Tremolo to a vibrato I'm trapped inside a lost journal - where there are no watchful eyes in back of me. An embarrased immigrant is stripped of his challenged wares and cursed sanctions; learning how to believe in the truthful lies of my masochistic mentor. I usually excuse my tattered ignorance. Self loathing and wanting comes with the territory - when my masts are down and I'm anxiously anchored inside your nurturing claws; I sing aloud. Tremolo to a vibrato - history repeats itself. Tremolo to a vibrato - please don't sing back.

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Date: 5/6/2013 10:00:00 PM
Well history John; hmm I suppose in one sense History is what is 'to be' that must fire some thoughts in you cosidering your profession.' the thing is.. is what has been' just irrelevance? and can our intentions/actions understanding keep us free from a negative future?? this has been a thought enhancing read for me take care Joe..)
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