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1) a girl

because its what's good for you
this taste of life
is addictive
its what i'd end up
hating myself for
you're too precious to waste
on these eyes
and if i turn away
please remember
its only because i love you
that much more.

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2) myself

count the many times
i've left myself standing
in the open
on this turning away,
and time will erase itself
as i count myself into early hours
regret is the wine
i drink myself deeply into
and i have no one to blame
but you.

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3) angels

turn your feathered backs
don't look at me
your eyes are full of sharp edges
i'm a dark spot
at the edge of your vision
not much worthy of notice
but i have a darkness
equal to the
light you shed.


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