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Idle Manatee

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not feeling � �
sorry for myself � �
just feeling � �
sorry � �
idle manatee � �
devoid � �
of energy � �
peddling cycles �
preventing recovery � �
from trauma � �
barely clinging � �
to merciful� �
diluted memory � �
� �
freakish details � �
obscured � �
by salt � �
and peppered wounds � �
spasm cramped refuge � �
from � �
naked truth � �
even deepest � �
profound, cherished � �
LOVE � �
impotent to soothe � �
� �
emotionally � �
blind � �
deaf and mute � �
Touch � �
conveniently � �
remains accute � �
fielding � �
pin needle screams � �
walking paralysis � �
chloraseptic streams � �
dulled conscious � �
waking � �
lukewarm dreams � �
protect from harm � �
above waste � �
deep � �
� �
such is the stasis � �
I strive to keep