Infestation (inspired by twenty one pilots' lyrics)

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There's an infestation in my mind's imagination.

I've got headaches all the time, and I'm hearing strange things. Your voice, your face, they show up in my mind. I try to push those thoughts away, but I only ever fail.

There's an infestation in my mind's imagination.

Flashbacks of when you and I were happy together keep coming back at random times throughout the day. Sometimes, the memory sends a shockwave through me so strong, I can hardly breathe.

There's an infestation in my mind's imagination.

When I'm working, I constantly wonder how you are, or who you might be with. The stomach in my brain throws up onto the page. I write and write until my hand is cramping.

Guess what the only word I keep writing is?

Your name.

There's an infestation in my mind's imagination.

I went to the psychiatrist. He helped give me ideas as to how I can get you off my mind. The treatment actually worked for a while.

But one day, I'm asleep, dreaming about the most wonderful things. Your face suddenly appears.

I wake up, out of breath.

My brain has given up. White flags are hoisted.

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