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David

By sarahprowls

Wed, 19 Sep 2007
  • 644 reads
 

He
Confused by the role of father/farmer/lover
Deeply scarred by knives. Awkwardly shown, and earned.
Ready to quarrel
Or do both. And argue the toss.
Who wins.Who loses.
Who is to know

You were victim and victor. And persecutor.
I think you could call that house.

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