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Hostage
November 10, 2015
It can’t be coincidence
I’ve been contained this long,
boxed in like antiques in the attic,
sealed tight with the tape
of these shadows,
webs trickling
like tears over
my frail skin.
You can try
to set me free from
these adhesives
but you’ll only
tear me
apart.
© Melissa P., Oley, PA
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