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paper cuts

March 3, 2023
By annalise_m GOLD, Hong Kong, Other
annalise_m GOLD, Hong Kong, Other
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While I bend and burn and break

fire reigns

A million shattered pieces punctuate

the fragments of dreams I once dared to whisper


I don’t want to be here anymore.

I don’t want to be here.

I don’t want to be.

I don’t want to.

I don’t want.

I don’t.

I-


close my eyes

count to five


one- i breath

two- i whisper

three- i choke

four- i cry

five- i scream


so loud the windows shatter

as glass falls in, i reach out my arms

for only a piercing embrace

can muffle my pain


let my pain be exemplified

you will think that you see me

congratulations.

you’ve solved my case


you’ll write narratives of a tragic hero 

returning home 

broken from war


please...

save your red poppies for the dead

i deserve no medals for papercuts



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on Mar. 27 2023 at 2:47 pm
Kris-Is-Here BRONZE, Pottsboro, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
If you don't get it right the first time just try try try again

this is so wonderful <3!!

on Mar. 9 2023 at 2:13 pm
PoisonIvy22 SILVER, Windom, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
"In the public eye, girls and women with strong perspectives are hated. If you're a girl with an opinion, people just hate you. There are still people who are afraid of successful women, and that's so lame." -Billie Eilish
"My imagination is a twisted place." -Taylor Swift

This is so beautiful!

on Mar. 8 2023 at 1:41 pm
DrunkVanilla PLATINUM, Çatalköy, Other
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this is so good! i wish you didn't make it anonymous so i could check out your other work, too :')

on Mar. 8 2023 at 10:05 am
ThePoetUnlynched SILVER, Collingswood, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
"It's true, Batsy! I know everything. And kinda like the kid who peeks at his Christmas presents, I must admit, it’s sadly anti-climactic. Behind all the sturm and batarangs, you’re just a little boy in a playsuit, crying for mommy and daddy!" — Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

“Smile, because it confuses people. Smile, because it’s easier than explaining what is killing you inside.” ― The Joker

“Let’s put a smile on that face!” – The Joker

may I just say, WOW. this was absolutely earth-shattering, I love it.