Coffins for Heaven

(for innocent mistakes)

Mistakes like a virulent rash

Kohl-streaked cheeks, rimmed red eyes

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Bee sting wounds from troubled talk

Daytime soirees peppered with lies

Heat from unheated wounds

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Mayhem minded sleepless nights

Filled with voices, resounding cries

Rivulets of wandering pain

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Gruesome endings to fairytales

After numerous failed tries

Giving up, living on

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