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My Loved Ones

My Loved Ones

 

I love you; bitch!

I love you; idiot.

I love you; shut up.

I love you; leave me alone.

I love you; go away.

I love you; what’s the matter with you?

I love you; you’re killing me!

I love you; I really do.

I love you; what’s wrong with me?

I love you; forgive me.

I love you; I’m sorry!

I love you; Thank you.

I love you; I love you; I love you...

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Drowning

Drowning

Can’t you see me drowning out in the deep blue sea?

A long way out, far from the warm sand; friends; safety.

No longer swimming, laughing, playing.

No longer having fun, not waving!

 

Can’t you see me drowning?

No longer swimming but treading water, staying afloat, keeping my head up.

Bobbing under, mouthful of salty water,

Why can’t you see?

 

Friends - b...

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