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Virtual Reality


Have I ever been abused?

It was something like that, but 

For now we'll just say I was used.

They say it's all in my head.

"How can someone so far away 

Make his way into your bed?"

If I could explain it better I would, but 

No matter what I say

I'll still be misunderstood. 

I will admit it was my fault, 

Put in that position, can I even call it assault? 

I cried after what he had done.

Using my fears against me; 

This was his idea of fun. 

I let his eyes wander and his 

Words tie me down, 

Just because that charming smile 

Would turn into a frown. 

Letting his imagination 

Cover my body with sweat 

I would choke on his words, 

"Please don't fret."

When he was done 

I would cuddle with madness

I still can't believe I let him do so much damage.

Drowning in the fact 

I just slept with manipulation, 

He strangled me with his idea of perfection.

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