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November 29, 2012
By morbidmorgan GOLD, Simi Valley, Arkansas
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"I have a daughter who reminds me too much of what i used to be, full of love and joy, kissing every person she met because everyone is good and will do her no harm. And that terrifies me to the point where i can barely function." -Kurt Cobain

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He drowns all of his sorrow in endless beer,
Hiding from the shadows of those once near.
He solves his problems with the blade of a knife,
But his nightmares persuade him to end his own life.
He hurts and he cries but he'll never tell,
His pride is the reason that little girl fell.
His anger is soothed by the whip of his belt,
As if her blood could repair the pain he has felt.
His giddiness sealed her blood-curtailing scream,
I guess that some people aren't all that they seem.

© Terran E., Slidell, LA

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angel_of_silence PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 4 2012 at 4:38 pm
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this was very nice. i love it, i can practically feel the emotion