pain as a teacher, boasts striking sharp features
pain's lessons are instantly taught

warmth as a teacher, tho' seemingly weaker
takes strength in fact pain hasn't got

pain as a lover, certain and sure
is honest and stares at hard truths

warmth as a lover, blissful, serene
can mask the most dirty abuse

pain as a preacher, guilt ridden, reproached
'should change' is the sermon declared

warmth as a preacher, salvation and saved
false promises? user beware

pain as forgiveness means something was lost
making way for new feelings to carry

warmth as forgiveness means something is freed
heavy loads and misdeeds finally buried

pain as a pleasure brings attention and focus
severing body and soul

warmth as a pleasure brings soul into body
pains secrets warmth won't ever know

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