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Suffocating

I have tried to
drown my sadness
with liquid gasoline
& I have attempted to
burn away my anger
with marlboro reds
& I have never met
my demons just to have
them wither & die.
They still reside here
in the Pandora's box
hidden in the folds
of my consciousness.
No, I've tried to
exorcise them
but I failed every time.
So instead I board
up my windows
with sulfur &
forgetfulness.