Willow
Apr 21, 2024
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I held my breath
and waited to exhale
I had hope that you would say when
but you never did
I could feel my lungs shaking
and my heart stiffening
Tears swelled in discomfort
but they never fell
On the brink,
Death whispered to me,
Live, child, breathe
Think
Who do you live for?
Who is the keeper of your love?
What is it you sacrifice?
Speak
After some time,
I let a sigh escape my lips
In that moment,
the answer was me
