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When they tell you it is pointless
Show them the point-
Impale them with it-
Sharpen it on their bones.

When they tell you it is mindless
Show them your mind
Scream it in their face
Write it in bold
In CAPS LOCK.

When they tell you it is heartless
Show them your heart
Bleeding from their wounds
Reach inside yourself and pluck it out,
Shove it, still beating, down their throats
Let your heart be a weapon
Let them choke on your love.

When they tell you it is shameless
Tell them they are right.

Bonnie Calderwood Aspinwall © 8th April 2019