Blood Hurts (Revised)

A woman bleeds her whole life long

She bleeds within herself



She labors and toils and cries silent tears

Her heart bleeds for the one she loves



A man only bleeds when he cuts himself

Never a tear does he shed, for he feels no pain



He is content with his own selfish life

Never comprehending what life is really all about



When his Love finally leaves him

His own heart begins to bleed

Blood dripping slowly, pain overwhelming

He then bleeds throughout

Author's Notes/Comments: 

At my friend Melvin's advice, I have revised this poem attempting to add some "flesh & feeling."  I left the original version for comparison.

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