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Like a Rock

Daniel Millard 1976 (Medford, OR)

Like a rock on the bottom of the ocean
I live trapped by guilt, lies, and inhumane feelings
I hurt and I cry
I live on in constant pain, loneliness, and fear of the unknown
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Submitted by bakerbaker1976! on January 08, 2021

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Scheme ABCD
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 169
Words 35
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 4
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I have always loved the written word and expressing my truest and highest self. I love books. I love nature and simplicity. My deepest passion is self-love, growth, spiritual journey, and opening my heart to the world. more…

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