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Retort

by buildmeskywards

He whispers to the moon,

Have you really seen it all?

The wars and the terror and the art

Seen the righteous killed and the sadists born

And the young girl take her life?

He scoffs at the sky, exhaling cigarette smoke

Well watch this

And he spits

 
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MVP-Most Valuable Poet
<p>very profound as i read it</p><p>continue to write</p><p>its important to have a strong prayer life</p><p>ask The Lord to heal you</p><p>trust in Him</p><p>great poem</p>

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