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Cadaver

Last night I had a dream.

A brief repose from my wide-eyed dreads.

I went floating down a stream.

And then the waters turned to red.

I heard you laugh in mockery.

Delighted with my pain.

Your blazing eyes stared down on me.

And seared my open veins.

I sought out asylum.

But the wounds never mend.

If you love me at all.

Then please.

Just let it end.

Tortured when I wake.

Haunted while I sleep.

When will I be released?

When will I finally rest in peace?

Eviscerate me.

Desecrate me.

Nail me to your cross unblessed.

You've crucified my sanity.

My heart.

My soul.

So now just take the rest.

I kid myself.

Because I know my fate.

I've read the epitaph.

Upon my slate.

"He wanted love, but could not have her."

"So here he lies in state."

"As her cadaver."