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a light not bright enough
tempted
by your words from the past:
a light for so long;
why didn't it last? a beacon
or even a song
would not have lost its hold so fast.
to read it again
would destroy how far I've come -- and then
what? I've worked so hard to feel numb,
surrendered through the pain you
injected into my veins I refuse
to be at war anymore you
don't get to control me
forevermore.
by your words from the past:
a light for so long;
why didn't it last? a beacon
or even a song
would not have lost its hold so fast.
to read it again
would destroy how far I've come -- and then
what? I've worked so hard to feel numb,
surrendered through the pain you
injected into my veins I refuse
to be at war anymore you
don't get to control me
forevermore.
Published 10th Jan 2021
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- Edited 26th Aug 2023 5:45pm
10th Jan 2021 8:31pm
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10th Jan 2021 9:51pm
to be honest, I'm not sure I meant it as hopeful or as weary, and I'm really glad you brought my attention to these tones... the ambiguity reflects how I feel too well! Thanks for the read and the comment :)
11th Jan 2021 9:18pm
