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Calamity

He stands beside my door at night,

twisted and hunched in the dark.

A smile that embodies fright,

and curls with the madness he makes.

 

He carves his words into my skin,

to assure I won't forget them.

Then, he laces daffodils and venom to my chest;

my favorite adversary has horrid taste.

 

I can only hear the beat, a steady ticking pace,

I couldn't even face my fears, you see,

for my own worst enemy has no face.

 

My chest is weighing heavy,

it holds my heart of stone.

My soul is falling weary,

I couldn't do it alone.

 

Heavy breathes, and painful sweats,

how could this happen to me?

Well, while he's here I see,

meet my horrifying friend,

anxiety.

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alyssa-rose-n
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Apr 12, 2013
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