bitter

bitterness manifests
in the strangest ways
swallow the pain
aftertaste stays

glue that smile again
for another day of grace
wash it off every night
reveal a tired face

days bite off chunks
from the meat of the soul
till all that's left is a gaping
angry black hole

eat and eat again
feed the monster everything
but its hunger legendary
for the bitter seeds of pain

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Have you ever wanted to scream?