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BURN

What is your desire?

By CotardDelusionzPublished 4 years ago 1 min read
Image from the manga Rainbow

A mad man's desire is to burn in fire.

He seeks warmth.

He will not be satisfied with a cold death.

He will set himself on fire, because it is his desire.

He will burn.

And scream.

Just as his heart always wanted to.

How much longer must he have to fight

Everyday is a battle against oneself

How much more must he stretch himself

Till he snaps

People will gasp

People will laugh

Not caring about their acts

He just wants to feel warm

The cuts burn

But that warmth will never reach his heart

Tears from his heart are cold

When his mind breaks, his body shakes

He craves that state, of when his mind is awake

Because his mind lights up and burns like fire

And that is his desire.

surreal poetry

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