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Laura Alaniz

Laura Alaniz

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I spend all my time
Fighting with you
In my head
If we fought
At least it would be
A connection
The thoughts
In my head
Settle down
Lacing my heart
With venom
Poisoning my heart
With resentment
That bleeds out in tears
I wish my tears
Burned you
As much
As they burn me

(2015)

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