How Long

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How long can this last?

How long  can I be happy?

Already the shadows are creeping in from the corners

pulling at my skin

and whispering in my ears

                        tales of destruction and despair.

I fight them off but they are strong.

And the longer this lasts the louder they get.

Take a breath, listen to the sound of my soul through these old headphones.

Won't change anything.

How long can I be happy?

The clock is ticking, my love.

So hold me close tonight and murmur you want me.

Because I can't fight alone.

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