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Temptation

The Aftermath

By Gunnar AndersonPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
Temptation
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He pressed the barrel to his forehead

With her kiss still tempting his mind

Cold steel pressed against his scalp

The heavy weight in hand

Lingered thoughts in mind

He hears her voice

Still screaming

One word

Die

Mental HealthFree Verseheartbreaksad poetry

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Gunnar Anderson

Author of The Diary of Sarah Jane and The Diary of Sarah Jane: Between the Lines. Has a bachelor's degree in English from Arizona State University and currently resides in Phoenix with his wife and daughter who inspire him daily.

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    Written by Gunnar Anderson