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Posted on May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 by Torrey

To our youth,
and what ruins lay behind

They follow me forever,
their cries resounding-
radio waves of confusion
and anger

I am below and above it all.
Foot steps pounding through
wooded shadows
with slime coating my feet
—
What air I breathe is not actually my own,
just borrowed
diluted through your lungs-
saturated with last word goodbyes
and tearful confessions to yourself.

What sun rises today
might not brighten this
end

—
I cannot spare myself
from your uttered
temporary
hate

I must burn my shadow away.

Please
tell me about the
quiet place you hide
with your brother’s memories
and the whole of your trust.

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