Love Poem: This Is Why
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Written by: Celeste Gil

This Is Why

i live with my enemy she revels in my sadness
she smiles when i am in pain
and cries when i am washed with relief 
i am what she wishes and i wish what she wants 
she is my demon, my unhappiness is her smile 
i feel when she wants my life 
the ones that love me feel her wrath 
as she tightens their throats with my words 
and wets their eyes with my hands 
i am caged in my own reflection 
unashamed she waves as if she is welcome 
i cringe from your hands because of the claws she hides with mine 
i cover my heart from you for the fear you will love her as well
she has no mercy