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I'm empty A bucket without water A button without thread Might as well be dead I have nothing more to give Live? Sure, but what's the sense if you feel nothing? I'm listless I've run out I gave out too much Got nothing in return Don't feel like licking my burns It's of the highest degree Let it consume me Hate being the martyr But how long must I suffer?!?! I'm tired of feeling if I only get pushed back In the fire I go there every time for you willingly But I tire I tire of taking the pain for you There's a heart in here too And it hurts just as much as yours I can't duct tape your little pieces and hold them together anymore I can't do it! I'm sorry, but even I have a limit While holding you I break Yet I continue to May I let go? No? Oh...

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Date: 10/28/2014 1:35:00 AM
Dramatic verse, indeed! I'm impressed by your clever analogies... especially "I can't duct tape your little pieces and hold them together anymore"... it encapsulates how fragile it all was if you're resorting to duct tape for restoration! Though I guess Mythbuster's did prove you could make a working sailboat out of duct tape (apologies for going off topic). One of you're more hard-hitting and emotional pieces, Caleah. I like the rawness of it.
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Caleah Buil
Date: 11/3/2014 1:10:00 PM
Hahahah! I understand what it's like to drift off topic, and in your defense it IS a good point and good show. ;) Definitely felt this one writing it, thank you. :)
Date: 10/23/2014 3:58:00 PM
love how you drew this piece
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Caleah Buil
Date: 11/3/2014 1:07:00 PM
Thanks so much! :)

Book: Shattered Sighs