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Akin to
November 10, 2013
Drinking because we’re akin to it
numb because it’s the only reality, seen not heard
being partial to
smoking because we can
seeking out adventure because why not
why not seek out an early fail-hood
an early fail-safe
too available on street markets, black not normal
too available for the common good
the common man
woman
inhalable
the culture of unwanted disease and torture
caught up in disease-ridden habits.
but they just don’t care.
they-kids not seen nor heard
not seeking an answer - a way out.
only feeding the industry that makes money cold.
© Kate S., Hopkinton, MA
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