a shape of darkness

I recall a painting, made at primary school

we drew our heads in perspective 

using black ink or water colour  

black heads then lined the walls for weeks

radiating evil; ….

I ever since have hated

that shape of head portrayed

the shape of head remaining

as dark today as then

atop of sloping shoulders

my darkness you cannot see

the painting long since shredded 

the memories of childhood though;

remain 

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