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As I am Reduced to Nothing

July 6, 2013
By Failiwillnotfall PLATINUM, San Marcos, California
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Failiwillnotfall PLATINUM, San Marcos, California
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&quot;I understand that love and tragedy go hand in hand, for there can&rsquo;t be one without the other, but nonetheless I find myself wondering wether the tradeoff is fair.&quot;<br /> -Nicholas Sparks

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What is wrong with you?!?
The kids can’t do anything right.
What’s your problem?
You pig.



It burns.
My eyes are stinging
My throat is closing
Sometimes it doesn’t feel worth it to keep on going

The match has been swept
You set the fire
Without even knowing

Its ruthless anger
Coming to get me
Hot with fury
Don’t get too close;
It’s already stinging me!

Its hot glare burns
And just as I begin to turn to ashes

My tears brim over


And I am reduced to nothing.

© Victoria W., Arcadia, CA

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