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Masochist and Mistress

I open up and I revert. Point to the song and show where it hurts; They say it’s wrong to want the worst News first. I held on too long to the urge. I saw her across the room, and she turned: “I’ll take you home but I'll take you down first.” I had her beat me beyond any words. I am standing inside the body I burned, Wondering when I’ll learn. Thinking, “The damage can make it work.” I look for you in everything I love In everyone I touch. With empty wounds that never add up. And surrender myself. When you burn it’s hard to tell; She only wanted me when there was no one else.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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