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I could devour your heart But I chose to hold it with care Like soft petals, velveteen in my mind I could scare you to death But I chose to hide all that I'm made of Like sharp daggers, wrapped in silken scarves I could shatter your grip on reality But I chose to respect your sanity Like silent truths, hidden in stories untold See my gritted teeth of sincere control Notice my disquiet eyes aflame with agony And don't ignore my scars from wearing another skin It's been too long, way too long I close my eyes and breathe in slowly, It feels alien, other-ly-- A warmth washes over me... 'I made it this far...'
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May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020 at 8:46 AM UTC
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I could devour your heart But I chose to hold it with care Like soft petals, velveteen in my mind I could scare you to death But I chose to hide all that I'm made of Like sharp daggers, wrapped in silken scarves I could shatter your grip on reality But I chose to respect your sanity Like silent truths, hidden in stories untold See my gritted teeth of sincere control Notice my disquiet eyes aflame with agony And don't ignore my scars from wearing another skin It's been too long, way too long I close my eyes and breathe in slowly, It feels alien, other-ly-- A warmth washes over me... 'I made it this far...'
shruti-atri
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May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020 at 8:46 AM UTC
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