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Laura Alaniz

Laura Alaniz

Guilt trip

The passive-aggressive
Guilt trip
Is a weak tool
For your purpose
The sensitive
Broken-hearted
Are pushed even lower
While the
Unrepentant
Take no notice
Dismiss it
Before it reaches them
The guilt trip
Does not work
It only trips me

(2015)

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