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my, still beating, souvenir

by  elliegator

Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2003
Word Count: 42




Sever the veins
blood of self-hate and despair
for the hope
of success and acceptance
it drips from my hand

can you feel my heart beating or
have you already ripped it out?
to provide yourself
a living souvenir,
sacrificed for you.