What We Brought Back from the War

A haiku

By Chloë J.Published 2 years ago • 1 min read

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whispers in corners

of his blue eyes, stealing life.

his own ghosts haunt him.

sad poetry

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Chloë J.

Probably not as funny as I think I am

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What We Brought Back from the War

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