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Starfish and Candle Wax

I’m burning the candle But not at both ends No, for in fact I have five The sharpest edge Of a dying Star Plain sick of being alive Helping her and helping him Ignoring myself for the sake of them Some days I wonder “Will I ever be true?” When that day comes Boy, will that feeling be new It starts in my toes Weary from walking Igniting my fingers Busy writing and talking Then it gets to my head As it makes its way down Warming my heart Burning my frown I’m not saying that I want to die But I’m spread so thin I think “why shouldn’t I”
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22 / F / The Book Nook
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Written by
llspencer
22 / F / The Book Nook
Published
Apr 28, 2019
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-A five-wicked candle

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#starfish#five#depression#fire#candle#wick#sick#anxiety#school#work
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