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Broken

i look in the mirror
and inspect what i see
but the image that reflects
couldnt be me
the smiles too fake
eyes brimming with tears
so i smash all the glass
along with my fears
i pick up the piece that once was my face
droplets of blood have taken its place
im searching and searching
but noones around
theyve left me alone
with the reality ive found
im crying and crying
but noone can hear
another drop of blood replaces that tear
i laugh at the piece that once was my face
i laugh at the blood thats taken its place
i laugh at the tears i continue to cry 
i laugh and i laugh as i watch myself die

Copyright © Erin Ballerstein | Year Posted 2016

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Date: 6/30/2026 11:47:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Date: 8/16/2016 11:33:00 AM

Sad bio, Erin....skat
Date: 8/16/2016 4:33:00 AM

Very sad write, Erin..I can hear and feel the pain too..

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