Red Lines (October 2016)

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Solemn hands lace heavy cord into a dreadful knot
Shattered soul scribes a letter doused in sorrow.
Shaking bones fasten standing ends to fixed post.
Seceding will finally leaves, he drops wearing a noose
The pole shatters, the tight rope burns as it gives.
A red line engenders, only to be buried in high collared shirts
A failed attempt at one's own life, A tale forever written upon the skin

(If you or someone you know is considering suicide please call "1-800-273-8255". It does get better and it does get worse, roll with the punches. you're meant for something much more and much greater than martyrdom)

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