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Pessimist II
Blood drips from the cysts of blistered slits
On a wrist that pissed fits and missed bliss quit
When reminisced, the pessimist’s remnant deficit sifts;
Though shifts amidst its wits persist
This insists to admit the relevant element
Of inconsistent assistance for evident impediments…
Sentiment and venomous resentment remiss…
With this shit’s gist, I desist.
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Wow, what a powerful poem. I felt a really visceral reaction to your words, they are really deep and struck me. Please keep writing and sharing, I love this.