pistol of ignorance

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I don't quite know how to show you
but no one is shooting you
and your skin refuses my stitches
you're bleeding from nowhere?

your mind looks as plump as mine
maybe your eyes are a little red
stop bloody crying.

just open your eyes and look at me
see me
touch me
for once, acknowledge me
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Bethany Louise Rose

2014/15

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