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Corrupt Crimson
Remains of stares piercing
Memories of innocence stained with
new crayola color: corrupt crimson.
Done. Now.
Look me in the eye.
And try to say no.
Look me in the eye.
And try to stop me.
While I stop you.
In your tracks.
Make you TAKE that step back.
Now.
And look at me.
Now.
On top of the world.
My way lit.
By fallen stars never wished upon.
On roads less traveled by.
My way lit.
By broken hearts taped together.
On paths worn and worse for wear.
My way lit bright
By shattered dreams
Like shattered vases
Meant to be put back together
In the wrong order
Like puzzle pieces
In a maze.
Like game pieces in the game of life.
My life.
In my hands.
I have the controller now.
Not hazed behind computer screens
Or who knows what video game.
This is no game.
Wake up and smell it.
The sweet red rose of reality.
Wake up, sweetheart.
Cold water dousing you
With my back turned
While I start my climb
This is no game.
This is a mountain.
Climbing higher.
Watch me reach the top
While you’re still waking up
And it’s one in the afternoon
And you’re still waking up
To the sweet red rose smell.
Of reality.
While I’m nearing the top.
I’m on top.
One hundred percent ME.
And I’m free.
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