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Brick

It remains the same.

By Andrew SchraderPublished 6 years ago 1 min read
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A staunch, bottom stone that holds the weight of the wall

All of the other bricks down here are just broken

Chiseled down by previously made conditions

Predispositions cultivated by others

This strong brick though won't be broken, but will break out

Beaten, slashed, it will only shatter and cut them

Their intent is uncertain, most likely selfish

A manifestation of their own condition

Or maybe it’s a fear that runs black through their veins

Context gives sympathy they don’t return in kind

Ignoring our faces and each breaking voice

They try to cut out the undesired from the wall

Though this willful stone can support the other bricks

And can stay the same, won't be carved or taken

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Andrew Schrader

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