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Here we goes! ^_^
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Won't be able to post daily due to bad WiFi connection, but I'll try to keep up on my end and post as often as I can.


Day 1

The stars are beautiful tonight.

They tell me this night won’t last,
Dawn approaches, the sun will return-
And I am glad for that.

This darkness laps against my skin-
suffocating
Presses from all sides-
crushing
Seeps through my lungs-
drowning
And I know I cannot last.

But the day is coming soon,
With troubles of its own.
For now, I am grateful.
The cold air reminds me I am alive.
Each strained breath echoes with promise
Of a life worth fighting for.
And the stars are so beautiful tonight.
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Day 2


dancing on the edge of the world
the sky is splintering tonight, all the shards
raining down on me
spiraling into
Infinity

there’s a hole in the Sun
too far from reach
endless agony
echoing
deep

inside there’s a light,
and the earth is dying wretchedly
they poke and prod
scream and twirl
lines and patterns and fireflies
why won’t they let it sink
peacefully?

they pull, they call
they shriek into eternity
leave me now
in this
endless dance
of
........ beautiful
........................insanity
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Day 3

broken
god I’m so tired of this
i just want to breathe again
is there an end to this mess?
you hurt me, i’ll hate you back
is this how you want it?
well too bad, you’ve stripped me down
i’ve got nothing left
use me, beat me
but dont expect to break me
im already broken, but not the way you think
tear me, rip me
but dont expect to stop me
im already gone
here’s my final goodbye-
i forgive you.
i’ll no longer be a slave to this hate.
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Day 4

It’s been so long since you’ve gone,
And I think I know where you are-
Lost between echoes of here and yesterday.
My heart asks me why I haven’t gone to you-
I never could step among shadows so gracefully.

I was wondering if you’d seen the rhythm of my heart-
It seems to have wandered far away from here.
Perhaps it’s returned to you, though I cannot.

I asked the moon if she’d seen you,
But she only pointed to the stars.
I knew you weren’t among them-
You’d have burned a hole through the sky.

You were once the sun of my life-
Now I can only hope to be a star,
Lighting the way home for you,
Leading you back to me.
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Day 5

Window to the Soul
"They say the eyes are the window to the soul."

This is reality.
A sea of pain.

When tectonic plates collide,
The earth trembles.
When you look at me,
Two souls connect,
And my heart resonates.

Ringing laughter,
Silent tears,
Empty eyes,
Blank faces.
You start again.

One drop after another,
You drown yourself in this reality-
Eyes wide open,
Lips parted, soul screaming.
But they never glanced your way.

"It's just the wind, dear, come away from the window."

I see you.
I know you.
Our souls were one, as the earth.
I know this howling storm consumes you,
But what can I do?
We all fall some day.

"He was a good man."

He had stars in his eyes.
He was the universe.
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Day 6

Your breath is the shadow that holds my soul to my bones
silence fills the gaps in my vertebrae like cracks in the sidewalk
inhale and
....................exhale..............and dont ever stop,
because how could concrete ever fill the place of shadows?

i know the sun is bright tonight and the whispers of the wind scream far too loud
and everywhere you look, reflections of starlight mock you
screaming and burning and twisting and moaning and ohgodithurts
i know, i know, but sweet,
how can you live if you’re too afraid to breathe?

it's all we ever wanted, you and i,
to live, to breathe, to have just one chance-
and here we are-
so, little one, please breathe for me.
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Day 7

My Star
I’m so afraid for you
Maybe I’m just a fool
You burn so bright up there
But every star has to die.
When you fall
And there’s no place left to call home
I’ll be here, waiting for you
I’ll pick you up and dust you off
Hold you tight, wipe your tears
But I know, I know
This light of yours can’t stay hidden
You were born to shine
So run off to the stage
Go and reach for the sky
And know that I’ll be waiting.
I’ll always be your home.
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Day 8

Look at you, shining bright
Give a twirl, flash a smile
Be all that I never could
Cry for me, laugh for me
Never stop living
Never quit loving
My little star,
Never give up shining
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Day 9

You told me all monsters are human
But now, looking back
I prefer to think all humans are monster
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Day 10

Dear Love,

Every day I’m sending kisses on the breeze,
Hoping they find you,
Praying they hold you.

I’m not there to hold your hand and guide your steps
So please, walk carefully for now
And know my heart’s still holding you.

In the darkness of night, in the terror of life,
I’m here, just out of sight,
Still waiting for you, love unfailing.
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Day 11

We could dance among the stars
Light up sky like a million dreams
When the sky falls down and the sun burns out
You and I will be treading meteors like
A carpet of rose petals, just you and me
You shine so bright, you light up my world
Come dance with me, love
Look at you, with fire in your eyes and stardust in your hair
You weren’t made for this hell
Leave it all behind- the hurt, the tears, the scars
Come dance with me
The universe is waiting for us
Just step beyond your fears
Let me chase your shadows away
Let me show you galaxies
We’ll dance where angels trod
Laugh in the face of eternity
If only for a single moment, you and I could be
Invincible
Infinite
Impossible
We’ll beat the odds
Break the limits
Bend the rules
Stop fighting the demons around you
Just take my hand and let me pull you through
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Day 12

What a pretty smile.
If you saw the pile of broken dreams collecting under my bed
The dust that’s settled over fondest memories
The cracked bits of my heart strewn across the floor,
And the tears that carve riverbeds in my skin,
Would you recognize me?

What a sweet face.
If you saw the cracks across my shoulders,
And the sparks of pain that hide inside my eyes,
Or the hands of fear wrapped snug around my neck,
The snakes that twist inside my gut,
Would you still know me?

What a nice girl.
If you saw the black bruises of hate that decorate my skull
The demons that claw me to pieces
The weight of fear that cracks my bones and grinds them to dust
The shadows that scream my name when you whisper in my ear
Could you still love me?

Could you ever trace the scars of my heart and hold me close,
Or breathe love to my soul when I’m helpless on the floor?
What if I break down in your arms, and the cracks begin to show-
Could you catch my tears and build me up again?

Can you please be strong enough for both of us?
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Day 13

Darling, where'd you get those scars?
Those are the cracks from when I was treated roughly.
Don't you see the warning in my eyes,
That reads, "Handle with care"?

Sweetheart, what are these cuts?
That's where the demons inside tried to get out.
I know how they feel, just wanting to be free,
But breathing comes with a cost. Not everyone can afford it.

Sugar, why are you crying?
Look me in the eye, see the sparks of fire there.
Don't you know that fire burns?
It looks pretty, but it eats you alive.

Baby girl, why aren't you eating?
The demons get stronger every day.
If I can starve them to death, maybe I'll be free.
I'm a fighter- I won't give up 'til this battle's won.

Honey, why are you so pale?
My heart is starting to breaking apart,
Darkness showing through the cracks.
Who knew sunlight could be swallowed in shadow?

Katie, why'd you have to go?
Nothing lasts forever.
The demons finally won.
I had to destroy them to save you.
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Day 14

Colorblind
We weren’t meant to step outside the lines
Spinning so fast, you learn or you die
There’s no second chances here
Cross your heart, close your eyes
We weren’t meant to see
Skies split apart, stars burn down
What a terrible tragedy
Look away, look away
Don’t be caught with your heart open
When the arrows fly and the earth screams
When you look at me, what do you see?
I’m starting to think we’ve all gone colorblind.
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