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I'd forgive myself eventually

if I were to risk some humiliation

and shame for the sake of something that might

stick. It would be a personal grievance, but

I've offended myself enough to bear

that sad, sinking sensation one tends to get

when they know better than to try again.

I'm smarter than that, but feel so defiant.

I am a wreck, and entirely too

self-aware; impaired by many preconceived

notions that life will never live up to,

but somehow I have become so persistent

and find use for each hellish thought in mind.

Much of my patience has eroded away -

I can't guarantee a long stay, so while

I am storing my face in this window, you

might as well say something I'll remember.