Burning

Location

34474
United States
29° 9' 22.2948" N, 82° 12' 14.3568" W

I watched you burn today.
I wrote your name on a piece of paper, and told it
All the things that you never wanted to hear.
I watched you burn today.
I spoke about all the times you made me feel
Angry. Depressed. Belittled.
I screamed about the ocean of salty tears I cried.
I watched you burn today.
I spoke about all the times you made me
Absolutely blissful. Laugh. Smile. Roll my eyes.
I spoke about every side hurting moment you gave me.
I watched you burn today.
All of my energy went into telling you what you never wanted to hear.
I kissed your name.
I lit the match, and held it to that paper.
I watched you burn today.

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