i was the kid
who was in the middle of every fight
trying to keep both sides
from killing each other
ripping each other to shreds
so at the age of six
i sacrificed myself
tear me apart
but do not tear each other
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The Stages of Heartbreak and Grief of Who I Once Was
Poetryfreeform poetry describing the heartache of high school and college relationships and learning to navigate life alone
hundred thirty one: in the middle
i was the kid
who was in the middle of every fight
trying to keep both sides
from killing each other
ripping each other to shreds
so at the age of six
i sacrificed myself
tear me apart
but do not tear each other