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I'm on a downward spiral

and you're the one taking me there.

I've lived a life of sin

for you to spit your self righteousness

in my face.

Someone who I let in to see me,

I have only myself to blame for that.

Every small, minuscule thing you know

is a weapon in your hand.

An occasional compliment falls on deaf ears.

I know, I've become your punching bag.

And because of my past

You use it all against me.

The only reason you keep me around

is fear of being alone and

to have something to throw your hate at.

Like an on and off switch

goes your sanity.

Taking your pills before bed

does nothing for your psyche.

I sit in silence.

Taking everything you dish out to me.

One after another.

Wash, rinse, repeat.

The sound of your voice

sends claw marks down my face.

I want to rupture my own ear drums.

No matter what you say

how you say it...

I still come back for more.

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michael-bingoff
American
Published
Aug 16, 2014
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