When I Wear You Down

When I wear you down, my heart shrinks.
When I pull your strings and push buttons, I cry
When I tear at seams you sewed yourself, all I can do is be at fault.
But when your petals wilt and ask me why, I scream and shout and cut you out.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Juman Avatar
November 5, 2015 at 6:42 PM
wonderful I love it--Please do check out mines and tell me what you think
Juman Avatar
November 5, 2015 at 6:42 PM
wonderful I love it--Please do check out mines and tell me what you think
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