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Friday 17 October, 2014

Clipped Wings


You decided I must be born - I was.
You decided I shouldn't shed tears - I didn't.
You decided I was your punching bag - I complied.
You decided I would grow unattended - I grew.
You decided to shower me with abuse - I listened.
You decided my talents were worthless - I nodded.
You decided my spotless skin was ugly - I agreed.

wingless     shelterless     abandoned       bleeding      depraved       joyless

I look at you

It was never me. It was you.

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