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He placed his heart on the anvil And picked up his hammer He hesitated less than a second Before he brought it down. The first hit was bitterness For life had not gone his way. The second hit was cynicism For no one ever cared beyond themselves. The third and final hit was hatred For love had betrayed him And in its absence, he realized Hate never broke his heart. He returned his heart to his chest And a bitter, hateful cynic said: Emotions are for the weak As a tear fell down his face.
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Sep 21, 2020
Sep 21, 2020 at 1:16 PM UTC
The Blacksmith's Heart
He placed his heart on the anvil And picked up his hammer He hesitated less than a second Before he brought it down. The first hit was bitterness For life had not gone his way. The second hit was cynicism For no one ever cared beyond themselves. The third and final hit was hatred For love had betrayed him And in its absence, he realized Hate never broke his heart. He returned his heart to his chest And a bitter, hateful cynic said: Emotions are for the weak As a tear fell down his face.
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Sep 21, 2020
Sep 21, 2020 at 1:16 PM UTC
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