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Here I lie alone in this dark room

My pounding heartbeat echoes throughout, the only noise I’ve heard in hours

The navy sky casts a pale light onto my shaking hands

My head filled with uneasy thoughts I wrap myself tighter in my blanket
With quivering lips I shut my eyes tight

Wet tears drip out of the corners of my eyes

Nails dug into my palms I hope for the thoughts to pass

A burst of light, someone has opened the door

They reach out a hand to pull me from the all consuming darkness 

We get closer to the light and when I almost feel safe they let go

And then I’m dropped back into the spiral of despair 

Alone and fighting to live another day
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