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Burning Coal

January 9, 2010
By more_weight PLATINUM, Danville, Virginia
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more_weight PLATINUM, Danville, Virginia
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Tread softly, for you thread on my dreams.

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The grave lies within your heart
Twisting evil fills your blood
As you hold to the grudge
That will tear you apart
His hand, clawed and wrinkled
Holds the string to your life
You hold the grave
That gives him power

WAKE UP

And let the burning coal go

The author's comments:
Hold onto your hate for too long and it will burn your heart.
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