You tell me the sky is blue and I am supposed to believe you

That the grass is green and birds are meant to fly not swim

You tell me I should try to be like every one else,

Forget my never-ending questions and nod as if I understand.

Stop dreaming and get in line for my...

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The methodic beeping of the monitor beside me

Morphs into one steady tone

Marking the detonation of my heart.

Doctors and nurses run toward me

I’ve flat lined.

And yet the pain doesn’t end.

They all look to me

Their expressions astounded.

At the moment I’m feeling...

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Before me

A picture of you in

Black and White

Forever frozen.

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Downcast eyes

Hide the heartbroken

Secrets of your soul.

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Half of a smile

Rests on the lips

Where mine once met.

But never again.

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This pulsing organ

Below my neck screams

From the havoc you have brought

Upon it.

It’s cry, like a rainstorm,

Attacks my every sense,

Howling like the wind,

Beating against the windows of my soul

Until I can only taste the

Metallic copper of insidious lies

Until...

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I was born of stars and light.

I walked the cold dark streets.

Snow turned to rain in my wake.

Flowers fell from my pockets.

Trees breathed in the crisp air,

Leaves unfurled, bright and green,

Birds sang a song, welcoming me,

As I walked the dazzling streets.

It’s a...

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