I wake abruptly, my breath jagged and heart racing, my mouth stale, and I know immediately that's it. I'm awake. The more I want to be oblivious, the less I can be. Life and light will not let me be.

Life Breath Heart Light Oblivion

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"We tell our stories differently, don't we, you and I?"

"I want to drag knives over my skin, just to feel something other than shame, but I'm not even brave enough for that."