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Samurai Blue

Step by step , my sword feels heavier, the rain a billowing distraction, your face in my thoughts, a crime I always tend to commit, instrumental skill is needed, my wits stay sharp, a forest full of noise, my presence is known, seven pairs of eyes watch, my steps and actions, the silent face, before death, I kneel to slow my motion, eyes closed, the rain falls, eyes open, they appear, seven deadly distractions, I move fast with intensity, ten slashes, bodies fall, I stand breathing alone, my motion ceases, the rain washes the blood, each kill an expression of you, your eyes my true weakness, you may never know this, my sword is drawn back, the stroll resumes, you sleep silently, the rain falls harder, my heart follows in parallel….
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Jul 21, 2014
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#rain#blue#antihero#samurai
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