5. Discontent

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5. Discontent

Can't we cast off this choking in my heart

This pustule of passive confusion 

Pressing like dumbbells 

On my asthmatic chest

When will clouds of discontent let loose rains

To wash the darkened shames

That lie behind my eyes

Like red velvet curtains

I can't help but fixate on what's considered normal

And look at myself unsure of what's me

What's worse? Being a castaway?

Or being born of a cookie cutter?

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