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i burn

out (Nonet)

By ⸘jason alan‽Published 2 years ago • Updated 2 years ago • 1 min read
i burn
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eyes on his palms, he puts his hands up

he sees me run, not walk away

his love feels the same as pain

black alchemy that kills

so that i may give

the phoenix rise

inside me

i burn

out

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    Written by ⸘jason alan‽