As the Glow Subsides

Your glow shines upon me

Blinding my existence

Burning my flesh down to my soul

Feeding me full of love

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Stick me up between the bright lights in your heart

That used to hit my face constantly

But bounce off of yours

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You can protect yourself

But you can't help me

I'm tired and weak

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Your life is becoming

As my life is undone

I can't make it through another day

This glow can only last so long

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It came with no guarantee

It has finally ended

Finally faded

I can't make it

Anymore

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I promised I'd live forever

Neither of you life or death

What shall I do now?

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You broke your vow

Why shouldn't I break mine?

Because I'm different

Because I love you

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But you loved me too

I can't bear to be without you

This isn't what I asked for

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I seek protection

In my soul

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Something's gone wrong!

Lock the doors

Fill the moats

Put out the candles

And help me

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I'm falling

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My body is numb

My lips are colder than ice

Yet my eyes seem to be warmer than the sun

Because blood never feels cold

No matter how long it has drained from your being

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I'm so afraid

I'm unsure and unaware

Should I go?

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Of course your answer is no

But I can't hear it

I can't taste your love

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It is pitch black

The glow has finally ended

I have dreaded this day for so long

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Taken to my final extent

I extend the blade further

Digging out my veins

Piling them onto the snow

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I scream out in pain

Choking on my tears

I cry

As I hit the ground