Hot Dog

It's like a punch to the gut

only no blood to spill : 

Its all curdled up in 

my bitterness of being.

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It's like a kick to the shin

only no bone to crack : 

its mashed in to pieces

under the weight of my dreams. 

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I am a hot dog of well wishes

mashed hope and pureed pain

burn me in desire ; feed them-

my death must not be in vain. 

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