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No!


No!

I shout,

to your tempest desires

your unwanted touch

sets my skin aflame

No! No! No!

you hurt me deep

deeper than the ocean is dark

the sea welcomes me

to the depth

I sink

hit rock bottom

even though

god may light my way

you darken my vision

cover my eyes,

my mouth

so that I may never see,

never speak again.

you cannot have me,

you cannot hold me down

I will rise to the light.

 
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