Terri Brown Poems

I want to own the world
I want to shape it, mold it
Make it my toy
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When I see you I think God it's not me
I know it is no longer about you
Your family is near and they are upset
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Forgiveness, I cut it into my skin and paint it black,
The cut stings and brings tears to my eyes
The pain feels good,
So I keep going
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I am better than you
I'm on TV
Random people take pictures of my face and sell it to magazines
You see me everywhere
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Regret, my whole life is filled with it
I hide my shame behind a veil of optimism
It makes a good mask and hides my true feelings
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Step back,
You're standing to close
I need to breathe
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