sorrows, perhaps

i.

peeling from my own

skin and aching at the

breeze pressing close

to newly-skinned bones

ii.

you cannot see me

anymore

than i can feel you

iii.

just

want

to feel

something

other than

APATHY

iv.

how can (Y)ou love me

if i am this

way?

v.

SUPPRESS

these things i feel

in favor of preserving your

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