See me,

Crumpled

Over the table,

Lifeless

But still living,

Although there's

More life

Glowing

In the ashtray

And I

Could take it

If I wanted.

I could stain

Its skin

And take

Its breath

Just like

She tried

To take mine..

I think I died

Inside

But why

Am I

Still breathing?

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©2006 Emma J J

15/04/2006