Tree of Knowledge

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She ties the end of her rope

rubbing her neck, she prepares for the choke.

The branch she picks bends slightly

She tries to remember to breathe lightly.

A few birds stir in their nests

not knowing she will soon go to rest.

She steps up on her chair

wondering why the world is so unfair.

Before her nervousness begins to stick,

she ends it all with one swift kick.

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