Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
I can not have you in this life
At night, I burn for you despite.
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If I should die before I wake
Will regret be all I consummate?
Our hearts unbound, a bitter fate
I pray the Lord my soul to take
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Christiane Winter
Science fiction, horror, and dark comedy enthusiast. D&D + RPG afficionado. Like all aspiring authors, I have hundreds of stories, and almost none have been finished.
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Gosh this hit me so hard because it was very relatable! I loveeeeee what you did here!