She picks up her old happiness,
Sips at it like it never posessed her,
And shows me- in her head at least-
That she is in control.
I lose control.
I pick up my old painkiller,
Twist it between my fingers like it never posessed me,
And show myself how to breathe.
Fight.
Lose.
Red.
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Shattered Reflections
Poetry"There was a moment in my life when I could not tell the difference between a window and a mirror. I could look into both and see everything but myself." Rudy Francisco, Helium - Windows and Mirrors A diary of sorts, to help me to remember.