Something's cut my puppet strings sinking in life I've come to despise metal punctures the skin feels like I'm rotting from within I'll cut you to the bone then drop you like a stone maybe I'll graze my fists or break my wrists again sinking further and further all I feel sinking deeper and deeper today I lose everything The curse of self preservation I can't seem to shake it off my tail lying cold, living numb why does sleep never come? keep seeing things that aren't there like a name on skin so bare a loathing taste in my mouth please don't make me heal now sinking further and further all I feel sinking deeper and deeper today I lose everything all that I've swallowed makes me sick the thought of me makes me shake well I could touch the rope but I've still no desire to escape I'm covered in scars and scratches I've ruined nothing of any worth so I'll drink myself to death it seems i'm getting worse... sinking further and further all I feel sinking deeper and deeper today I've everything...
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