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My soul, your soul

December 12, 2023
By makaylaNotFound GOLD, Shenzhen, Other
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"Though she be little, she is fierce."

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Can I close my eyes for a second?
and ignore the turmult of the turmoil
but the drinks are getting cold
pits of my tired irises
my flesh is running old
and my soul, your soul
Oh Fido,
Can you open your eyes for a second?

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Perhaps, we are prisoners of fate after all. 

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