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College + ComplexionI wear the letters NYU sprawled across my chest as my individuality is asphyxiated. / Lungs choke under the weight of the added pressure. / The thought of college plus my complexion,
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AddictionI’m the type to holster mental index cards of things to say on a first date / But no matter how much I study, my words never withstand the test of time. / Eventually, sweet nothings cause ear canal cavities from sultry words too often indulged.
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ChaserI look for redeeming qualities / Until you wanna be, involved with me. / Then my mind, drunk with power
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I Will Find YouI want to meet you. / On a cold, rainy afternoon. / When the dew caresses our world with wet, unsolicited kisses.
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Black BodiesToo many Black bodies, / Know the unwelcoming / Pavement as their home.
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StareHaven't you heard it's not polite to stare? / Your piercing eyes puncture my skin and make me bleed my emotions. / And yet, I still don't know what
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CarveLike a pumpkin on Halloween, carve me open. / You will fear the hollowness of my insides. / Previous trick-or-treaters, in their too high of spirits, have long ago scooped out what made me tick.
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ExpiredI do not like relationships / That come with expiration dates. / You stamp it on your forehead
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OfficerOh what’s that officer, / Did you say I fit the description? / Well don’t bother using handcuffs,
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LayersThese days, / I don't even have the inspiration to write. / I used to be a snake.
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