chris-hollermannWhisper

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Cherry Blossom Hearts - Age 24It was cherry blossom season in Washington D.C. / She was stunning, but something was wrong / She wanted the trampled blossoms for souvenirs

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Technological Shorthand Kills - Age 20I’m a verbal prostitute, / It only costs a moment of your time, and guaranteed disease free / Seems my price is too high, no one’s got the time, and I’m going broke.

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Verbal Rape - Age 19Free me of myself, you beast / You claim to know the code of my soul / A shady offer, cheap date, and an instantly lowered self respect

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Vintage Heartbreak Revivals - Age 24The circles under my eyes darken with all the sleepless nights I’ve spent / Consumed / By the answer I can never be

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Tempting Sparks - Age 24Ive been feeling electric, sparking, waiting for ignition / Confused, longing for release / Finding close calls with the unavailable

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A Prayer For Trauma Survivors - Age 25In the name of health I stopped bandaid-ing with busyness / with food / with spending

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Tear Stained Jazz Gospels - Age 24The musical screech acts as the pleading prayer I could never quite articulate / the jazz moves around me and through me / I don't understand but I find profound clarity in the minutes that transform into moments

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Ode to Night Stalker - Age 24My heart felt heavy in the spaces of your musical farewell / I knew then, with certainty I lacked before, that I cared for you / Far more than our prescribed roles allowed for

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Past, Future, Present - Age 24Past: I grew up in the land of men / Present: Culture shock into the wonderful world of women / Future: Close, meaningful, healthy relationships

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Before Self Awakening Part 1 - Age 23 or 24I’m ribbons and lace, polka dots and florals / Naughty and nice, femininity embraced / I’m scars and secrets, broken hearts and hook ups

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