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Stomach aches

A RubyRed Original Poem

By Ruby RedPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Stomach aches
Photo by Bhavya Pratap Singh on Unsplash

Mama, my stomach hurts

But there's nothing I can do

The little tiny humans

Keep drilling to my heart

.

Have you seen my tears?

They've turned murky and gross

I wish my friends would realise

How much their fighting hurts.

.

Some can't believe it,

When I cry and say "please stop!"

I don't know why they ignore me,

Can't enough be enough?

.

There's nothing else I can say, really!

Their digging's truly relentless

I'll be sad when they burn down

As the pressure explodes from my chest

.

Mama, I couldn't help it,

My friends, they couldn't breathe!

I guess they didn't realise

Air is something they need

.

I've stopped coughing Mama,

And look, I've got scabs.

I think my fever's broken;

I'm feeling much much better!

.

I guess they really were toxic,

But I miss their curious faces

Maybe someday they'll come back

To blow me into pieces.

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About the Creator

Ruby Red

Heya friend, I'm Red!

I write poetry, so subscribe for a hint of vulnerability, some honesty and the occasional glimpse behind my mask 🌱

Taking a break from Vocal; focusing on my anthology 🫶💖

AI is not art.

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