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The Uninvited Tenant


Jay was a woman: Elegant, and Porcelain in Her complexion.

She Lit-up Rooms effortlessly, a mere smile was all it took.

Unfortunately, She was fickle, which tainted this perfection.

When in rage, Her fiery eyes spoke of anger with every look.


 

She visited often, thrice a week at least I surmised

She came, sat and swept all attention with Her coal-black eyes.

Most others would consider Her an off-beat host-

That is, She had control, She was the host.


 

One night, after the truth was clear to me, She came.

I asked Her to leave but I felt as though I was to blame.

Soon Fear had taken over, Her image burned in purple flame.

I gave up, She had control, She was the host.


 

Then, She departed hastily, as quick as She appeared

I had control. but Her inevitable return is what i feared.

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simrangod
<p>For those that couldn&#39;t figure( it can be fairly ambiguous to those unfamiliar). It is about my friend&#39;s battle with schizphrenia and though it is super natural in nature, it was as real as can get for her.</p>

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