i blamed a hundred hands for my violence

            "I Blamed a Hundred Hands for My Violence"
self-portrait, August 2020 + 2 haikus
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If you look for blood
in wounds of your enemies
you will find water.

There are few endings
capable of anguishing
the forgiven heart.

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Your first impressions?
For me: bitter, weight, hiding, silenced, complicit

The story you see?
For me #1: Living in America it's easy to blame violence on people and systems of power (and I do, and please vote in November), but I also see the blood on my own hands.
For me #2: The weight and burden of wrong-doing, whether through violence or silence, will eventually sit on you like a heavy crown you aren't ready to wield.

The way it makes you feel?
For me: ashamed, emboldened

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I can't believe we live in a time where I can share a piece of art, no matter how dark or weird, and we can discuss, share, have opinions...I know for some people the act of sharing is more of a curse, but for me, it gives so much purpose, responsibility, and joy. Thank you.
   

Taken on: August 24, 2020

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