Sorry for superfluous sorries
but you see
all shortcomings failures
lapses mess ups
from us both
branded on me
I’ve
kowtowed
for
so
long
to feign peace
soothe the beast
douse out flames
even cool irons
sear my hide
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The last stanza reads so well, and the ‘branded’ metaphor is perfect.
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Pointed. Sharp.
great sounds here!
even cool irons
sear my hide
I know the feeling. Strong ending!