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This heart craves what is soft, What is of life, breath… love. It is a never-ending waterfall on those who wander across it— Unstoppable, unbending, unconditional, and sadly, all-forgiving. It attracts the bigger monsters, like prey in an open field; However, its eyes are bound to the closeness of their teeth. A rose-coloured cloth, made of fantasy and dust, Of a want—the need to be suffocated in love. It can’t help but be devoured by tempting, delicious lies, Like a dance of two souls, weaving in unison towards a sudden drop: Enchanting, hopeful, deadly. With every bite they take, a piece of my soul floats to the stars, Its rippling, golden shimmer that has travelled way too far. My subconscious flips between reality and dreams, Unsure if the gut-churning scream is coming from me. I feel my heart stutter as it begins to fade, All the pale scars etched on my skin are lessons I chose not to hear. I let them take bite after tearing bite, hoping this time it will be softer, But the hope and dream of "us" starts to falter. This heart has no flame; this hollow carcass remains. I’m clinging to hope that somehow, they will change. There is no boom, no beat, no whisper of life, Because my love is so deep, I will fight to stay by their side— Even if it means sacrificing my life. I tinker away, repairing the holes, But only so much can be done to save this withering soul. It’s all or nothing; I have always been this way, Born with this affliction that feels a lot like skin-boiling rage. I no longer have dreams of a warm, laugh-filled home, Or the joy of a cold band being slipped onto my hand, joining two souls. There has been more than one hunter to darken my heart; Once the current one leaves, I am done—I just can’t. I no longer want what is soft, warm, and full of love; I’d rather be alone and empty than full of hope. Love is a lie, a sick, evil joke.
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Apr 7
Apr 7, 2026 at 11:29 AM UTC
The slow, never-ending death
This heart craves what is soft, What is of life, breath… love. It is a never-ending waterfall on those who wander across it— Unstoppable, unbending, unconditional, and sadly, all-forgiving. It attracts the bigger monsters, like prey in an open field; However, its eyes are bound to the closeness of their teeth. A rose-coloured cloth, made of fantasy and dust, Of a want—the need to be suffocated in love. It can’t help but be devoured by tempting, delicious lies, Like a dance of two souls, weaving in unison towards a sudden drop: Enchanting, hopeful, deadly. With every bite they take, a piece of my soul floats to the stars, Its rippling, golden shimmer that has travelled way too far. My subconscious flips between reality and dreams, Unsure if the gut-churning scream is coming from me. I feel my heart stutter as it begins to fade, All the pale scars etched on my skin are lessons I chose not to hear. I let them take bite after tearing bite, hoping this time it will be softer, But the hope and dream of "us" starts to falter. This heart has no flame; this hollow carcass remains. I’m clinging to hope that somehow, they will change. There is no boom, no beat, no whisper of life, Because my love is so deep, I will fight to stay by their side— Even if it means sacrificing my life. I tinker away, repairing the holes, But only so much can be done to save this withering soul. It’s all or nothing; I have always been this way, Born with this affliction that feels a lot like skin-boiling rage. I no longer have dreams of a warm, laugh-filled home, Or the joy of a cold band being slipped onto my hand, joining two souls. There has been more than one hunter to darken my heart; Once the current one leaves, I am done—I just can’t. I no longer want what is soft, warm, and full of love; I’d rather be alone and empty than full of hope. Love is a lie, a sick, evil joke.
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Apr 7
Apr 7, 2026 at 11:29 AM UTC
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