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Poem

Song Xiaoxian

Bruises

at those times when I plunge into despair
my heart feels
pure, calm
sensitive and rich in heightened emotions
thanks to the cleansing power of tears

at present, having left despair far behind
happiness grows less distinct
nothing moves me any more
my heart is hard as stone

I like to think of this as toughness
but my body is covered all over in bruises

BRUISES

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Bruises

at those times when I plunge into despair
my heart feels
pure, calm
sensitive and rich in heightened emotions
thanks to the cleansing power of tears

at present, having left despair far behind
happiness grows less distinct
nothing moves me any more
my heart is hard as stone

I like to think of this as toughness
but my body is covered all over in bruises

Bruises

at those times when I plunge into despair
my heart feels
pure, calm
sensitive and rich in heightened emotions
thanks to the cleansing power of tears

at present, having left despair far behind
happiness grows less distinct
nothing moves me any more
my heart is hard as stone

I like to think of this as toughness
but my body is covered all over in bruises
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