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Wrestled to girl

I wrestled you down

Girl

Into woman

I grew your thoughts for you

Lifeless of the party

MonotoneĀ 

You vacuum expression

And drain me,

Exhausted

Stop

I gave you emotions

Give me energy

Any kind just give

Give and giveĀ 

I must drink

Always thirsty am I

But I drink for you

So whatā€™s this lull in your throat

Dip in your tone

Crack?Ā 

No

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