Taught and Not
Thorax, Antennae, emotions.
Spider, Ant, feelings.
Black Widow, Yellow Jacket, sensitiveness.
Bottles, Jars, Jugs
Explosion
Pus, Viscera, sadness
Bile, Bloating, anger
Spittle, Earwax, grief
Man up, Tough it out, Crying is weakness
Hopelessness
Tar, Mud, venting
Slime, Swamp, therapy
Muck, Grime, “mental health”
Rope, Revolver, Sleeping Pills
Finally Quiet
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It's gross. It's creepy. It's reality. Emotions are hard to handle and often not taught properly. This can lead to all sorts of problems later in life, including mental disorders and suicide. If you feel hopeless, please seek immediate help. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Learn more 800-273-8255
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Written on November 30, 2021
Submitted by abbymgregory on November 30, 2021
Modified by abbymgregory on November 30, 2021
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| Scheme | XXA X AXX A XXX X |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
| Characters | 371 |
| Words | 60 |
| Stanzas | 6 |
| Stanza Lengths | 3, 1, 3, 1, 3, 1 |
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