Deer and diamonds

Those that gave in are grinning wide
with moist white eyes.
Teeth shining peaceful, dipped as they were
long in acrid tastes.

Now they eat melting ice-creams, those-
alone standing on narrow paveways.
Licking to the last bit with utter pleasure,
now that no offenses are taken.

Now they rest in distant sleep,
through night and day
rain and red
silence and storm.
Now that all mistakes are forgiven.

Those that gave in are now staring blank
at reminiscent drops. Looking dry at
gray washed walls,
now that all is crystal and calm.

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