I wish she wouldn't hurt herself.

She hits her head over and over and over.

I stare.

From my ground-up view I almost wish she were me.

A faded breath and dry eyes, I feel it threaten to fall as she wails.

She's screaming and screaming and I'm scared.

I'm scared.

She threatens to jump. I beg,

"No, please, no. Please, please, please..."

Why does she do this?

I wish she wouldn't hurt herself.

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