The
       ants
              came
                    today
                          Through
                              the always
                                 hiding crack
                                    Lurking unknown till
                                      already on her back
                                        Marching steady towards her heart
                                        their regular attempt to tear her apart
                                       The unannounced guest
                                       Here to steal leftover happiness
                                       Happiness that would hold her over
                                       Turned to crumbs eaten away till she was numb
                                       She could list them off by name
                                         Knowing exactly who to blame for the excruciating pain
                                            There was Rejection, Frustration, Unmet Expectations,
                                               Helplessness, Worthlessness, and her favorite Loneliness
                                                      They’re never quick to leave
                                                                ­  hiding underneath
                                                      ­                             her sleeve
                                                          ­                                   For one last go
                                                              ­                                            at her heart
                                                                ­                                                   before they                                                                                            ­                                                                    truly
                                                                                ­                                                            did
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