BALLOON

September 22, 2017

balloons are full of helium,

but they can only stay afloat for so long.

eventually they deflate.

i am deflating.

feelings escape like air.

my lungs feel empty

suddenly it is shaking,

uncontrollably.

air escapes in a cry,

crying for help.

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