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Nostrum

by Kellie Burke

Rated: E · Poetry · Contest Entry · #2243274

A poem of a break-up.

Love is a useless nostrum.

Heartbreak was a remedy.

A heart is unsuitable.

Just like you.

© Copyright 2021 Kellie Burke (kellieburke at Writing.Com). All rights reserved.

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