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A Ballad of Sorrow and Woe

February 17, 2023
By marieekholm BRONZE, Nashotah, Wisconsin
marieekholm BRONZE, Nashotah, Wisconsin
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I was born crying.

The cold air burnt fresh pink skin. 

Until then, 

I had only known warmth.

I had only known safety and peace.


I was born crying. 

My tears so frequent 

they left scars on my cheeks, 

staining my untouched flesh 

shades of crimson and cruelty.


I was born crying

and I haven't stopped.


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