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Free.
I have dreamt of you: That I clawed at your face, Whilst you begged for mercy. I delighted in it, The thought that I could hurt you, Just as you hurt me. I licked my lips, The vengeance I would … Continue reading
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What Love Did To Me.
I melted. I giggled. I floated. I gave thanks. Look at what love did to me. I cowered. I cringed. I folded. I crumpled. Look at what love did to me. I stretched myself. I contorted myself. I flattened myself. … Continue reading
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Let’s Not Do This Anymore.
I can’t see it: The light in your eyes when you look at me. I can’t smell it: The scent of your perfume and your desire for me. I can’t taste it: The taste of longing after being away from … Continue reading
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Alone.
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Contempt.
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How Can I Move?
How can I move How can I breathe When he takes my heart with him Every time he leaves? I feel it in my lungs, My mind turns to mush, The feeling of dejection comes at me, In a … Continue reading
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Nail Polish.
Do you paint her nails, Like you used to paint mine? Tell me, I want to know. Are you straightforward with her, As clear as a top coat? Or are you vague and opaque Like a deep hue from Sally … Continue reading
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When You Heard The Words.
You waited. And waited. You waited for them to talk to you with words coated with kindness. You waited for them to say words which would melt in your ears like honey. You waited for them to look at you … Continue reading
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Boom!
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