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Unconventional Manifestation

Cries comprised of bitter words
rather than salty water.
"Fuck you!"'s
and "I don't give a shit!"
flying rapid fire.
Tears flowing free
from his mouth.
Verbal cries
taking the place of that
generally reserved for eyes.

Pain and hurt
from dry lips spurt.
Quickly,
Fiercely,
Intensely building,
A crying crescendo.
A slamming door
the double bar line.

Wishing he could cry
as we are allowed to.
Until the realization
has been made,
Screams must suffice.

Like a crude
Neanderthal weapon
fashioned from whalebone.
Tediously
and painstakingly carved.
Until the discovery of metal.
A method used,
not because of preference,
but merely for lack of
knowledge of something better
(Though the convenience of
ignorance is often enticing).

Will his crude spear perhaps
one day pierce his heart
so sharply
that instead of crimson blood
Gushing from cobalt veins
Clear streams will pour from
hazel eyes

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