Such outward sorrow as clads your smile<\/p>\n
Betrays the secret you hold.<\/p>\n
Far too long from haunting<\/p>\n
it now acts with substance and you,<\/p>\n
racked with self-imposed stains<\/p>\n
have left it too late to lighten<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
And each time you spit, you will see it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The weight upon the back of your neck<\/p>\n
leaves you hunched over words.<\/p>\n
A thickening pad between your shoulders<\/p>\n
deforms your expectations for living.<\/p>\n
It is in death you seek forgiveness<\/p>\n
but you fail as it has rendered you<\/p>\n
Helpless. Intention vomits over<\/p>\n
all your thoughts and actions<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
And each time you spit, you will see it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Such inward regret as darkens your heart<\/p>\n
remains testament to your abject<\/p>\n
cowardice every day you<\/p>\n
refuse to clear your throat.<\/p>\n
If you believe it is really too late<\/p>\n
For laundry, for water, it is<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
And each time you spit, you will see it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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