Two lives

I sit under the desk,

arms around my knees

as she tears into me. 

Tears run down my cheeks,

my body is shaking 

I can't breathe. 

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Sitting in the desk 

staring at the ground

peircing words 

I want to cover my ears

but I can't 

I must respond.

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Two different memories

Same person

Everyone lives two lives,

a life on the outside 

and a life on the inside.

Two sets of memories,

Two seperate places 

at the same time.

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