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  The Lion Slaughtered The Lamb

  

  By ArielHardinn., lake city, FL

  And so the lion slaughtered the lamb. Her breathing was unsteady, she was so unsure. He cooed words of reassurance, and lowered her to the floor. And so the lion slaughtered the lamb. She’d been told a lot about these things, And now the moment was finally here. She wasn’t prepar...
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  Forgive me, Love.

  

  By ArielHardinn., lake city, FL

  Forgive me, love. If I seem somewhat hesitant. I just don’t want to rush this. Because what we got, well it’s on the road to perfect. And I don’t want to blow it. You’re the answer to my prayers, Everything I could ever want. Forgive me if I sound cliché. I’m constantly tr...
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  Sink or Swim.

  

  By ArielHardinn., lake city, FL

  “Sink or swim!” He shouted. I hit the waves and the sea took me. My heart was heavy, so I began to sink. I should have known better than to walk that plank. One foot after the other. It didn’t help that he was encouraging me every step of the way. I was too caught up in his not ...
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  Tear Me Down

  

  By ArielHardinn., lake city, FL

  Tear me down. You tear me down. Tear me apart. My imperfections, that's where you start. On and On, your harsh words flow. You make me feel, lower than low. Everything I do, You disapprove. Everything I say, Goes against your way. You cut me down, you break my heart. You make m...