I am not afraid of death
I am frightened of living
Carelessly giving
My heart to another
Excepting the risk
Of being destroyed

I view the world with cynical eyes
Discipline my pain
Stifle my cries
Summoning up the courage
To continue to take breath

I am not afraid of death
Hear me
I am afraid of seeing
In sheer terror of being

Alive

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