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Manic-Depression

Some days I love you,
I gave you my heart. 
Other days you break it,
and tear it apart. 
my life was almost perfect
until you came around. 
Your memory still haunts me, 
and your voice is always found. 
All the "no's" and "what-if's" ,
come rearing ugly heads.
you have my mind, 
and you never let it go. 
Mr. Blue, welcome back.
I hope you like me well.
Because first you must destroy
me, your fragile poster child.

Copyright © Ashley Whitney | Year Posted 2010


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What Happened?

I walk from the building,
my body sore.
He grabbed my wrist,
tossed me to the floor.
Punishments I'm given,
for crimes I did not commit. 
The blood is dried beneath my nose,
around my eyes and ears.
Tell myself please be strong, 
please don't cry a tear. 
For if  you do,
more clothes will tear,
and pray your life will end. 
"just do what I say."
It will all be okay.

Copyright © Ashley Whitney | Year Posted 2010

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