By Camouflage
Date: 2002 Apr 27
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Heartaches Remedy

I breathe you in with each breath
that burns my throat
a thorn scratching
with each swallow

Seeking relief
grabbing the balm of bitterness
to soothe and coat
tongue to palate
squeezing unguent emulsions down

heartaches remedy
at a price I can afford