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When I Breathe
Words catch
And bubble
Clawing their way forward at the back of my throat
They burn like fire
Feathers of emotions
Brushing relentlessly
Beneath a pounding skull
And still
I swallow
Pushing down the desperate nails
As they struggle to keep hold
Teeth clench
Blood flows
I roll my lips together
To keep the secrets safe inside
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