unsettled by liquor
tortured by purity
and unsyncopated breathing
arm fits, all the bits
usually disregarded
now flushed face
soon to be applauded
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(what it's not)
no vague allusions
or pedantic tendencies
wrapping taught threads
around a neck
affirmations of support
propelling obliquely
won't deteriorate uniquely
not saying is worst - most times
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(what never was)
no more consciously, deluded hindsight required
hand built projections
meant to keep a path visible,
a dim-lit, inspirational ruse
i no longer have need for, or use
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(what is)
physical vigor
as one would find
steeped the air
deepened line of sight
increasingly more
difficult to satiate