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flickering life
June 11, 2018
You have taken
everything
that matters,
stolen all,
but my ability
to breathe
And even that
is wavering
with your hands
around my throat
The small spark of life
left inside my body
flickers
in your presence
I'm tempted to put it out
before you do
© Elizabeth H., Jordan, NY
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