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By Ilovehyphens SILVER
Modesto, California
The breath inside of me grasps the walls and doesn’t let go, I try to breathe, but I can’t. I’m drowning as I am held, I collapse upon myself as if I was deflating. I tried to y...
Modesto, California
The breath inside of me grasps the walls and doesn’t let go, I try to breathe, but I can’t. I’m drowning as I am held, I collapse upon myself as if I was deflating. I tried to y...