men don't cry [Poetry]

By insmniac

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[H.R. #6 - 7. 3. 18] "we wear our emotions like intricately decorated chains strung around our throats and th... More

Contents
Prologue
i. crybaby (1)
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ii. bottled tears (20)
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Interlude
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iii. spill (42)
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Interlude 2
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iv. clean it up (69)
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Interlude 3
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Interlude 4
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Interlude 5
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Interlude 6
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Interlude 7
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Epilogue
Author's Note
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Update
Update #2

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By insmniac

it took my eyes
some time
to adjust to
the vibrancy
the world had to offer
for prior to that moment
i'd been content
wearing my monochrome
contacts

~ a change in perspective

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