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Straight-Jacket

by  Bobo

Posted: Sunday, February 8, 2004
Word Count: 58




The rancid pit of madness
which spewed me out undone
is a black hell-hole nightmare
forever tarnishing my psyche

I carry its burden
on shoulders scraggy and weak
forever teetering
on the edge of hell's evil ridge

White coats
White faces
White lies
of destruction

The prescription
written in tears
and screams
is etched on my heart:

Believe