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Used
By Amanda C.
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Felt used,
heard used
that I was
not enough
so I started writing
poetry the length
of your sword
to show you
even I can
use words
to heal and hurt
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Amanda C.
Amanda C is a self-published poet from Hong Kong. She can be found playing her ukulele or writing poems with dreams in her head.
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