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The pain of bruises

I confess...

I like the pain of bruises.

The multi-color on my body.

The random spots that appear.

I like pushing on them.

Feeling an ache on my skin,

to distract me from other emotional pain.

Seeing these bruises,

makes me feel strong,

when I know I am truly weak.

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kayla-e-cory
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Apr 18, 2012
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