nine

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N I N E

her face was ruined
her eyes looked dead
her body was weak
her mind felt dread

it was repeating again
she'd cried out in vain
as she dragged the blade
across the ones that'd fade

what has she done?
who has she become?
someone other then herself
someone who wouldn't ask for help

she wanted it to go away
the voices; but they are here to stay
so she took one last look
as she prepared to close the book

all would be fine
all would be great
because that day, at nine
she gave into what just wouldn't wait

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