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Poem Analysis: The Wounded Heart
The wounded heart now enormous tune of sorrow,
Skunk breath a force to linger tomorrow.
Saint unreal a body-less per poster,
Bound by force that will never divide as greater.
Benevolent a flaunt of no remorse,
Unmistakable tone unruly of course.
Patch up the hole in your britches; water new soil,
Be thankful thieves ravishes in turmoil.
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