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Category: Rubble of You

Rubble of You

You are so beautiful
with streaks of dirt
on your face, and
torn clothes.

Gorgeous are you
with matted hair
and blood, because

they’ve pulled you
from the rubble

and I heard you whisper
I love you

Doug aa Poetry, Old Poems, Rubble of You, War Leave a comment March 23, 2019 1 Minute

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