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The Victorian Stain

The Belgian Congo might appear
a thousand fathoms far away,
but it's as close to me
as Reg's Fish & Chips.

I suppose it's the old
Victorian stain, the cold
that is reaching for God in my heart,
and finding it only part by part.
Written by Casted_Runes (Mr Karswell)
Published
Author's Note
Inspired by Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness.
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