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More Than You Realize

These eyes see more Than you realize; They see the hurt you hide They see the lies you live They see the shame you deny They see the want for what you shouldn't have. These eyes I got from you, My birthday gift The only thing you ever gave me That didn't come with some terrible price. They will remember you They will burn into themselves one day In a mirror, a final torture Of seeing your far reflection in themselves. Give me back my eyes, Despoiler of my innocence. You don't deserve to have them too, After you've taken everything else.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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