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90814
United States
33° 46' 15.258" N, 118° 8' 34.7604" W
90814
United States
33° 46' 15.258" N, 118° 8' 34.7604" W
I'm suffocating 
Each strand of muscle is tensed and unable to function. 
Surrounded by strangers, unintentionally guarded
Afraid to speak, afraid to move, 
I don't know how to be.
 
I've lost all drops of confidence. 
Not knowing when I will feel comfortable, 
or have a sudden attack of dread 
Too paralyzed to take a step outside
 
Have I lost my passion as well? 
I can't find my skin.
I can't see anymore.
 
I hesitate to move onto the other shoulder, 
I count my breaths
in fear,
that I may be disruptive.
 
Doors slam throughout the hours of each day,
I've found myself alone 
and slowly enjoying the comfort of it
 
But I am afraid I will make a home there, 
and eventually
disappear altogether.

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