A prayer of desperation

Updated: Feb 6

closer

pull me in closer

crush me with the weight of your

expectations

my expectations

the roles we're supposed to play

but

forget that

now

pull me in

fall faster

deeper

let me know you

(will you ever know me?

can you taste my desperation? i have to feel

wanted

needed

craved

breaths heavy as the weight on my shoulders)

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