Coming Closer

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Cloud the pain
Hide behind a mask.

Smile and laugh
To everyone here.

There can't see
Don't let them see.

Hide the fact
This all bothers you.

They grow closer
The walls are closer.

What will you do?
Think if something damit.

Don't be stupid
Hide your eyes.

Smile to them
Hide your eyes.

They can't see
How broken this makes you.

Their arms inching forward
She places her hand on you.

It hurts
Will you tell them?

It burns
Will you say something?

Of course not
You won't tell him.

Of course not
She won't leave you.

Her touch still on your chest
His taste still in your mouth.

Oblivious to the pain
Maybe it'll make it better.

They come closer
You hate it.

Will you say something,
Anything?

March 24, 2020
Karina Sabo

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