sorrow

Sorrow

she cleaned
lugubrious blood
from the corpse
of a bereaved world
not for empowerment

she lived
scratched out tears
lost beliefs
contrary
to deep affections

ruthlessness
tribulation

gentle healing time

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Written for:

Vice/Versa – Midnight Snack Weekly Prompt #2

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