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»Invisible Thread«

Jan 24, 2017

Your pain is my pain my love / And your tears are my tears / For we are one you and I, connected by an invisible thread / Rib of my rib, flesh of my flesh / Your pain is my pain / / Your fears are my fears dear / For they take away your peace and mine too / For we are one you and I, connected by an…  sign in to read more »


»The Last Blow«

Nov 24, 2016

I grope around in the darkness of his eyes hoping to see a sliver of light, some inkling that there is a part that is human, a seed of compassion left in them. Even in this uncertain moment though I fear for my life, I fervently hold on to the possibility that somewhere in the blackness of his heart…  sign in to read more »


»Consumed«

Nov 24, 2016

I am consumed by the fire of anger that boils deep down inside of me, by the power of the hatred building up and raging in my belly. For I have been violated, I gave him my trust, and he betrayed it, taking my innocence, defiling me forever. / / I am consumed by the waves of despair and distress that…  sign in to read more »


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