Don't Call Me Useless

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62563
United States
39° 42' 45.4176" N, 89° 29' 35.2248" W
Santa Monica College
Pico Art area
United States
34° 1' 18.1848" N, 118° 28' 16.1004" W
62563
United States
39° 42' 45.4176" N, 89° 29' 35.2248" W
Let me be kindling for your hate

I can be the scapegoat for your insecurities

Allow me to be your martyr in the eyes of your jurors 

Think about it

I could let you bleed me

I would let you beat me

I can be your object

If you took my skin I'd make a fine winter coat

Bathe in my blood and be reborn a new

Don't call me useless though

With my body there is so much to do.

SJM 2014

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