The waves pulled me under so fast
That I didn't have time to hold my breath.
So when the pain in my chest burned a hole right through me
I closed my eyes and let go.
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Eleutheromania
PoetryEleutheromania: an intense and irresistible desire for freedom. That's what I wanted. That's what I needed. It was just out of arms reach, though. I'd never get there.
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The waves pulled me under so fast
That I didn't have time to hold my breath.
So when the pain in my chest burned a hole right through me
I closed my eyes and let go.
