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We'd both seen this coming for awhile now Yet we'd managed to neglect it somehow. Through the looking glass of tears and stained tiles Through the cracked and shattered fake smiles. Through washed blood from opened scars When I found you emptied out in hometown bars. Passed blurried eyes and foggy car windows Into alcohol filled veins and tear soaked pillows. Instead of you embracing me I cradled you Passing down dreamless hallways inable to get through. The war hasn't begun it's been going on for ages You've set up your defences but I'm not in those stages. I don't want to fight I want you better But this letter, I won't regret her. Please tell me you understand my pain and sorrow Please get better, I'll see you tomorrow.
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Sep 20, 2016
Sep 20, 2016 at 10:56 PM UTC
Mother
We'd both seen this coming for awhile now Yet we'd managed to neglect it somehow. Through the looking glass of tears and stained tiles Through the cracked and shattered fake smiles. Through washed blood from opened scars When I found you emptied out in hometown bars. Passed blurried eyes and foggy car windows Into alcohol filled veins and tear soaked pillows. Instead of you embracing me I cradled you Passing down dreamless hallways inable to get through. The war hasn't begun it's been going on for ages You've set up your defences but I'm not in those stages. I don't want to fight I want you better But this letter, I won't regret her. Please tell me you understand my pain and sorrow Please get better, I'll see you tomorrow.
i wrote this to my mother hoping she would understand she didn't
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Sep 20, 2016
Sep 20, 2016 at 10:56 PM UTC
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