And then came the great hunger.
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She gave away visions of yesterday’s tears. All the years and degradations. Will you be with me? Yes, he said. I didn’t know it was a lie. I didn’t know I’d have to die. Today I’m tied to a burning bush. The flame floats ever higher. Watch it breathe in ecstasy to the burning of our fire. No games to play can take away what once did sweep me away. I’m dead, I cry to frozen ears, now wipe the sweat away. You suck, you stink, you shit, you creep, you fucking, fucking fuck. I hate your words that never said you’d leave me easily. I hit and strike the only wound left bare and open and suspect. Your heart once swooned. Now a lonely womb. I hope the cancer carries. Forget my past. Your mind is clear and free from worry of the pain you left for me. Reap and sow the worlds you hold. You think they grant you glory. I see endlessly flying little children away from mother’s hand. I’ll remember you, child, and tell your story. She keeps her new visions hidden.
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