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Scrapes and bruises

wounds and bullet holes

will numb in time

with the doctor's note

prescribing medication

to relieve the persisting pain


But what can be said

of an emotional hole

not from a knife or a gun


The memories

precious thoughts to cherish and keep

are worse than physical wounds

because stiches won't help you heal

or ever make you whole.


-persisting inside

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