exposed

He believed
he was invincible
against the sun

The dark shades
rolled over his flesh
falsely fitting
unique protection

when the results arrived
he was perplexed

The disease crept into him
Days spent vulnerable
in blissed ignorance

The cancer spread
over his dark face

 

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