i sat on the bed
as i folded the paper.
stole a glance from you
one last time
before raising the knife
above my chest.
sharp pain was all i felt
but i know that doesn't compare
to the pain i've caused you"goodbye, be free."
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goodbye
i sat on the bed
as i folded the paper.
stole a glance from you
one last time
before raising the knife
above my chest.
sharp pain was all i felt
but i know that doesn't compare
to the pain i've caused you"goodbye, be free."