happiness habits
the making of must
chasing white rabbits
the flaying of trust
family fission
loving undone
tunneling vision
priority one
the needling teasing
of varicose vein
the easing of pleasing
the numbing of pain
regretful rehashings
euphoria surge
lick with harsh lashings
the penitent urge
faces and places
the drop of a name
the readiness races
the raising of shame
blaming cold water
on blistering skin
failing to slaughter
the thirsting within
to endlessly feed
the insides upset
to nurture the need
that can never be met
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