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I don't know why I bother with my voice, A soft, pale thing, That doesn't stretch, No, it falls far and fast And quietly. I can't bring myself to A single utterance Worth my breath And the world's time - God! There is no time to be Loud and brash and fiery. Not when you can seethe Silently. They say a choking throat Shuts you up. If so then Will a slit to my throat Let my voice pour out Like cold, sad blood? Yes? Sign me up.
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Jan 17, 2014
Jan 17, 2014 at 8:35 AM UTC
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I don't know why I bother with my voice, A soft, pale thing, That doesn't stretch, No, it falls far and fast And quietly. I can't bring myself to A single utterance Worth my breath And the world's time - God! There is no time to be Loud and brash and fiery. Not when you can seethe Silently. They say a choking throat Shuts you up. If so then Will a slit to my throat Let my voice pour out Like cold, sad blood? Yes? Sign me up.
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Jan 17, 2014
Jan 17, 2014 at 8:35 AM UTC
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