By Tara (TJ) Holland
Date: 28 November 2000
I Have Elected Grief
I have elected grief
It clings to me when no other does
and tries to shine, but can't.
You have chosen guilt
In finest dread it drapes you
And would to die, but shan't.
The Earth has taken woe
In dark it screams the dawning
And dies down to a chant.
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