Nothing Now

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My ashen face has been ridden of the burden of tears. There is nothing now to clean the dirt from my eyes.

My broken hands have been ridden of the burden of bandages. There is nothing now to keep them together.

My tired back has been ridden of the burden of strength. There is nothing now to fight with.

My bare feet have been ridden of the burden of piercing rocks. There is nothing now to support me.

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