Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Kidney

An organ that functions
without its other half,
an overlooked piece
of a blackened polygraph.
Straight lines turned to lies
and were carried away
while the tissues rotted
full of decay
Dehydrated prayers
now hooked to machines,
and artificial hope
keeps one functioning
until it gives way to the internal bleeding
no one considers -
no one even sees.

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  1. Ali..... Wow! Two years ago you replied. I totally forgot about this account until today.

    I'm not sure if you will ever see this. I'm locked out of my account. Old email expired and of course no way to get in here without it.

    Sadly, as huge as the internet is you seem to be a needle in a haystack. I can't find you and can't get the email without getting in the account. :(

    Please email me if you see this. I have missed you so very much.

    -Am amanda.m.phillips1@gmail.com

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