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only an angel understands

born with a halo shattered

human afterbirth in dirt

withered wings, feathers tattered

protrusions of pain and hurt

only an angel can be born

held by the devil's hands

flesh becomes hard when it's torn

only an angel understands

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54 / M / American

Published: May 25, 2016
LinesWords: 839

Notes: Children and animals are the only innocence in this world.
Tags: #abuse #angels #children #childabuse

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