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Taker, Not a Giver

July 17, 2013
By Bridgeport ELITE, Columbus, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;Don&rsquo;t let anyone ever make you feel like you don&rsquo;t deserve what you want.&rdquo;<br /> - Patrick Verona, 10 Things I Hate About You

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I hope you realize you’re the one
who’s tearing me to shreds
My mind floats in the waters;
Unraveling at the threads

Try and understand now
that one day I will be free
but until that moment finally comes
you have a hold on me

I am so deeply spiraling
In this sea of blue
The color of your eyes engulf me;
all I see is you

What you do to your own loves
is terrifyingly cold:
You drain all the love out of them
then let go of your hold

I understand,
but it can’t be helped,
so my heart is yours now
I won’t say treat it carefully
You’ll probably break it
anyhow

© Amanda T, Marblehead, MA

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