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VII

you're like a cigarette

i'm so addicted

& it's hard letting you go

because you're my stress reliever

you're the only thing that helps,

but you are hurting me.

and know it.

i know you're hurting me,

but i can't help it

i love the pain.

i love your pain.

but now...

you've taken me away from my family,

my friends,

everyone that i love.

my freedom.

because i always spend time with you,

but now i'm letting you go.

you can't laugh in my face.

mock me

"you've done that."

"you've tried that."

"it's not going to work."

no.

i'm really going to try to this time.

and i'm not just saying that.

i had fun while it lasted

and you helped a lot

but i need to take care of myself.

i love you, but you harm me.

goodbye.