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And I Pray...

My cancer is widespread
Cell-to-Cell
(Ashes-to-Ashes)

Can you see the pain?
My remodeled shame...

I failed the test of my desire
A tainted fruit consumed,
A bushel to go-
Complete with myrrh and frankincense
Served on a shimmering plater of gold,

I have sinned
To my non-existent Lord
To my pre-existing Fate
I pray...

Make vivid this vision
this action
That tarnished my soul

My God of disgrace
Fail me once more

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On Thursday March 11th, 2004, Lynaes (1109) writes:

"My cancer is widespread Cell-to-Cell (Ashes-to-Ashes)".. That line gripped me hard. Stunning work. ~L

On Tuesday December 30th, 2003, Sky Singer (212) writes:

needless to say, this is heavy. ...should i read this with a closed mind, it would trouble my heart. however, from a poet's perspective, it's wonderful.

On Saturday December 27th, 2003, suicideseason (2102) writes:

this is so fucking awesome. i love the whole"myrrh and frankincense" reference.and "My God of disgrace Fail me once more"is nothing short of genius!*bows*~season

On Saturday December 27th, 2003, sole (114) writes:

This is really heartfelt and it's like you're expecting the cold shoulder, saddening, but you feel like you deserve it in a way, at least that's what I got from it. I liked it.

On Saturday December 27th, 2003, Tracer (140) writes:

Close enough...thanks...^vTracerv^

On Friday December 26th, 2003, Rebel_Angel (401) writes:

wow...I don't know what to say...

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