Fade You Out

I've been trying to forget you or the feeling

I take in and breathe out when you're near me.

I've been trying to replace your image, scent,

sound, with those of another.

Everytime that you show up I wish I could grow

out of this. Proud to say I'm a fake, but real

when you're away and I'm safe.

I've been thinking about getting into these

things that would keep you at bay or perhaps

just far away enough to make this easier.

Everyday ends up wasted in attempts.

I'm left spent still thinking of how we

met. How you easily forget and I can't.

I've been thinking that things could be

different if you weren't persistent.

If others could simply be satisfied.

Everytime I get close enough

to giving up. To lift me up. You twist me

back down into a spiraling discord.

I've been trying to replace your image, scent,

sound, but you've got me tanked.

I've been trying to forget to breathe in and take out,

but I only exhale when you're near.

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