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Deadly relief

November 20, 2013
By Claire_Eliza26 GOLD, Traverse City, Michigan
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Claire_Eliza26 GOLD, Traverse City, Michigan
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They tell us, "destroy what destroys you" and then they get mad when we hurt ourselves

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The demons inside
Slowly seep out
Staining the bathroom floor
Parted lips
Sigh in relief
For she couldn't take anymore

© Megan B., Cincinnati, OH

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Claire_Eliza26 GOLD said...
on Dec. 21 2013 at 9:41 am
Claire_Eliza26 GOLD, Traverse City, Michigan
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They tell us, &quot;destroy what destroys you&quot; and then they get mad when we hurt ourselves

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thank you!
artisticdemon BRONZE said...
on Nov. 25 2013 at 3:56 pm
artisticdemon BRONZE, Winter Haven, Florida
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&quot;i became insane with long intervals of horrible sanity&quot; ~Edgar Allen Poe~

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thats so sad....but i like it
Claire_Eliza26 GOLD said...
on Nov. 24 2013 at 7:31 pm
Claire_Eliza26 GOLD, Traverse City, Michigan
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They tell us, &quot;destroy what destroys you&quot; and then they get mad when we hurt ourselves

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Thank you! I love getting feedback:)
Ashwriter SILVER said...
on Nov. 24 2013 at 7:12 pm
Ashwriter SILVER, Frisco, Texas
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&quot;Open your mind before your mouth&quot; (Motionless In White)<br /> &quot;Nothing I could ever write would help you understand this life&quot; (Motionless In White

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I really liked how you worded this and how you kept it short. You wrote it as it is simple, yet there is deeper meaning behind it. Love the topic you wrote about!