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Messiah


07.20.17 Posted in today's words by

Marc Carver’s most recent poem to appear here was “Today or Tomorrow” (June 2017)

Messiah
By Marc Carver

She told me I should have gotten a haircut
I looked like a messiah.
“Maybe I am.” I said.
But I could save no one
least of all
Myself.



3 Responses to “Messiah”

  1. Such a strong statement! Bravo!

  2. Bobbie Troy says:

    Very poignant. Lots of food for thought.

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